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How Many People Are Named Bailey?
Estimated people named Bailey living in the U.S. today
126,833
Gender distribution
15% male · 85% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 130,947
- Peak year: 1998 (7,438 births)
- Estimated living today: 126,833
Bailey by age group — who carries the name today?
Bailey popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Bailey
Bailey has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 130,947 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 126,833 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,695 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Baileys you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Bailey in the US?
An estimated 126,833 people named Bailey are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Bailey uncommon — about 1 in 2,695 Americans.
Is Bailey a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Bailey is 15% male and 85% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Bailey most popular?
Bailey peaked in 1998, when 7,438 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Bailey?
Bailey ranks #430 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 40 out of 100 (higher means rarer).