Bailey
Bailey: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbeɪli/
Meaning and origin of Bailey
Root meaning: “outer castle wall”
- A unisex given name
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
- A female given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
(English topographic surname): See bailey (“outer castle wall”)
How popular is Bailey?
Since 1880, 110,806 girls and 21,738 boys in the U.S. have been named Bailey (84% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #60 in 1998. Its highest rank for boys was #151 in 1997. In 2025 it ranked #209 for girls, with 1,584 babies given the name.
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Bailey FAQ
What does the name Bailey mean?
Bailey traces back to a root meaning "outer castle wall". A unisex given name A male given name transferred from the surname. A female given name transferred from the surname. (English topographic surname): See bailey (“outer castle wall”)
What is the origin of the name Bailey?
Bailey is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Bailey?
Since 1880, 110,806 girls and 21,738 boys in the U.S. have been named Bailey (84% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #60 in 1998. Its highest rank for boys was #151 in 1997. In 2025 it ranked #209 for girls, with 1,584 babies given the name.
Is Bailey a boy or girl name?
Bailey is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (110,806 girls and 21,738 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.