UK name, mostly girls
Baylie
A feminine name of English origin, a variant of Bailey meaning "berry meadow".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a boys' name in the UK, with 31 boys.
Baylie is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Baylie popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 10 births.
This profile covers 98 England and Wales registrations across 20 recorded years from 1999 to 2024. 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 30% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 97 living people in the UK are called Baylie. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Baylie ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 10 girls were registered as Baylie.
- • Baylie is also recorded for boys, but the girls side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 97 living people in the UK are estimated to have Baylie as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 76.0% of Baylie registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5891
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
10 births
Estimated living
97
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Baylie
In England and Wales birth records, Baylie has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 24.0% of registrations are for boys and 76.0% 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.
Baylie registered for boys
- Ranked #4,432 in 2008
- 3 boys registered in 2008
- Peak: 1999 (5 births)
Baylie registered for girls
- Ranked #5,891 in 2024
- 3 girls registered in 2024
- Peak: 2007 (10 births)
Meaning
What does Baylie mean?
The name Baylie has its origins rooted in the Old English language, deriving from the word "bæli," which translates to "a burning or a blaze." This name gained popularity during the Anglo-Saxon period, spanning the 5th to the 11th centuries. It was commonly used as a descriptive name, often given to individuals with a fiery or passionate temperament.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Baylie can be traced back to the 9th century, when a nobleman named Baylie of Wessex was mentioned in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a historical record of the time. This name also appeared in various medieval manuscripts and records, indicating its widespread use during the Middle Ages.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Baylie. One such individual was Baylie the Bard, a renowned poet and storyteller who lived in the 13th century. His works, which celebrated the valor and exploits of Anglo-Saxon warriors, were widely popular during his time. Another prominent figure was Lady Baylie de Montfort, a noble woman who played a significant role in the Barons' War against King Henry III in the 13th century.
In the 16th century, Baylie Everard, a prominent English soldier and statesman, served under Queen Elizabeth I and was renowned for his military prowess and diplomatic skills. During the same period, Baylie Knollys, a courtier and member of the Privy Council, gained recognition for her influential role in the court of Queen Elizabeth I.
Moving forward to the 17th century, Baylie Shelton, an English composer and musician, contributed significantly to the development of baroque music. His compositions, which were highly regarded during his lifetime, showcased the richness and complexity of the baroque era.
It is important to note that while the name Baylie has its roots in Old English, it has undergone various spelling variations throughout history, such as Bayly, Baylie, and Baylee. These variations reflect the fluid nature of language and the influence of regional dialects and cultural shifts over time.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Baylie over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Baylie in England and Wales, from 1999 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 Baylie, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Baylie by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Baylie 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 | #5891 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4391 | 45 | 9 |
| 2000s | #3364 | 47 | 9 |
| 1990s | #3900 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Baylie
- Bethany 43,226
- Brooke 18,370
- Bella 14,112
- Bonnie 12,149
- Beatrice 11,306
- Bethan 7,968
- Beth 6,440
- Betsy 5,065
- Beatrix 4,317
- Billie 4,220
- Beau 3,231
- Bryony 3,167
FAQ
Baylie: questions and answers
How popular is the name Baylie in the UK right now?
In 2024, Baylie was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Baylie most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 10 babies registered as Baylie in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Baylie?
A feminine name of English origin, a variant of Bailey meaning "berry meadow".
How many people are called Baylie in the UK?
A total of 98 babies have been registered as Baylie across the 20 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.