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UK name, mostly boys

Baylee

A feminine name derived from the surname Bailey, meaning a borough bailiff.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 237 girls.

Baylee is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Baylee popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3112, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 19 births.

This profile covers 246 England and Wales registrations across 25 recorded years from 1996 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 32% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 244 living people in the UK are called Baylee. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Baylee ranked #3112 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 6 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2005, when 19 boys were registered as Baylee.
  • Baylee is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
  • About 244 living people in the UK are estimated to have Baylee as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
  • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 50.9% of Baylee registrations are for boys.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3112

2023

Births in 2023

6

Latest year

Peak year

2005

19 births

Estimated living

244

2026

Gender

Boy and girl registrations for Baylee

In England and Wales birth records, Baylee has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 50.9% of registrations are for boys and 49.1% are for girls.

These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.

51% boys
49% girls
Boys246 (50.9%)Girls237 (49.1%)

Baylee registered for boys

  • Ranked #3,112 in 2023
  • 6 boys registered in 2023
  • Peak: 2005 (19 births)

Baylee registered for girls

  • Ranked #3,318 in 2024
  • 7 girls registered in 2024
  • Peak: 2001 (13 births)

Meaning

What does Baylee mean?

The given name Baylee is a relatively modern English name that emerged in the late 20th century. It is believed to be a combination of the names Bailey and Lee, both of which have their roots in Old English and Old German languages.

Bailey is thought to be derived from the Old English word "bæli," meaning "berry" or "bailiff." It was originally a surname that referred to a person who lived near a berry patch or served as a bailiff. Lee, on the other hand, is derived from the Old German word "lew," meaning "lion" or "brave."

While there are no known historical references to the name Baylee in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it gained popularity in the United States and other English-speaking countries in the late 20th century. Some of the earliest recorded examples of the name Baylee include:

1. Baylee Croll (born 1986), an American former child actress known for her role in the movie "Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star." 2. Baylee Greider (born 1993), an American singer and songwriter who rose to fame as a contestant on the reality TV show "The X Factor." 3. Baylee Wall (born 1997), a Canadian actress known for her roles in the TV series "The Next Step" and "Lost in the West." 4. Baylee Littrell (born 2002), the son of American singer Brian Littrell, a member of the popular boy band Backstreet Boys. 5. Baylee Seton (born 2004), an American child actress known for her role in the TV series "The Thundermans."

While the name Baylee is relatively new, it has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly among parents looking for unique and gender-neutral names for their children. However, it is worth noting that the name's historical roots can be traced back to Old English and Old German languages, reflecting the rich linguistic heritage of the English language.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Baylee over time

The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Baylee in England and Wales, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Baylee, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2023, compared with 19 at the peak.

Babies born per year

BoysGirls
08162331199620102024

Decades

Baylee by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Baylee was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #3551 10 2
2010s #2382 98 9
2000s #1515 121 10
1990s #2343 17 4

Related

Names similar to Baylee

FAQ

Baylee: questions and answers

How popular is the name Baylee in the UK right now?

In 2023, Baylee was ranked #3112 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.

When was Baylee most popular?

The peak year on record was 2005, with 19 babies registered as Baylee in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Baylee?

A feminine name derived from the surname Bailey, meaning a borough bailiff.

How many people are called Baylee in the UK?

A total of 246 babies have been registered as Baylee across the 25 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.