Bayleigh Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
A unisex name that means 'meadow near the bay' or 'beautiful bay'.
Meaning of the Name Bayleigh
Bayleigh is a unisex name that originated from the combination of the word 'bay', which refers to a body of water partially enclosed by land, and 'leigh', which means 'meadow'. It can be interpreted as 'meadow near the bay' or 'beautiful bay'. The name has English origins and is associated with a sense of nature and tranquility.
Popularity of the Name Bayleigh
The popularity for the name Bayleigh peaked in popularity in the year 2012 with 270 births, which ranked number 1,760 out of 31,315 unique names for that year. Bayleigh had the most female births in 2012 with 270, which ranked number 944 out of 19,523 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Bayleigh has declined sharply over the last ten years from 270 births to 127 births, a decline of -52.96%. Among females, Bayleigh has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 270 births to 127 births, a decline of -52.96%.
Nationwide Popularity of Bayleigh
- 20 Year Trend of Bayleigh: -14.77%
- 10 Year Trend of Bayleigh: -52.96%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Bayleigh: -52.96%
Popularity of Bayleigh by State
Among females, Bayleigh was most popular in Southeastern states with 44 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 16 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Bayleigh. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 1320 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 852 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 840 |
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 356 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 876 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 2109 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 813 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 1493 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Bayleigh
- Total Births of Bayleigh: 118 (-7.26%)
- Female Births of Bayleigh: 118 (-7.26%)
Given the downward trend of Bayleigh over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -7.26% decrease in total births, for a total of 118 births in 2024. For Females, births for Bayleigh have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 118 female births in 2024, a decrease of -7.26%.