UK girl's name
Haylee
From the English meadow or hay field; a feminine name variant.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Haylee is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Haylee popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5591, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 8 births.
This profile covers 76 England and Wales registrations across 17 recorded years from 1997 to 2019. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 84 living people in the UK are called Haylee. 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 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Haylee ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 8 girls were registered as Haylee.
- • Haylee ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #806 in 2015.
- • About 84 living people in the UK are estimated to have Haylee as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5591
2019
Births in 2019
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
8 births
Estimated living
84
2026
Meaning
What does Haylee mean?
The name Haylee is believed to have originated from the English language, derived from a combination of the elements "hay" and "ley," which were commonly used in place names during the Middle Ages. The element "hay" likely referred to an enclosed area or a hedged field, while "ley" meant a meadow or clearing.
During the Middle Ages, surnames often derived from place names, and it's possible that the name Haylee was initially a locational surname referring to someone who lived near a hayfield or a meadow. Over time, it transitioned into a given name, particularly after the popularization of rhyming names in the 19th century.
While there are no definitive records of the name Haylee appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some historical references can be found. One of the earliest recorded instances is from the 16th century, when a woman named Haylee Woodhouse was mentioned in parish records from Berkshire, England, in 1583.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Haylee. One of the earliest was Haylee Vaughan (1622-1695), an English writer and philosopher who published works on natural philosophy and theology. Another notable figure was Haylee Atwell (1692-1776), a British botanist and explorer who documented numerous plant species during her expeditions to the West Indies.
In the 19th century, Haylee Greenaway (1818-1901) was a prominent English social reformer and advocate for women's rights, while Haylee Worthington (1857-1932) was an American author and journalist known for her novels and short stories.
More recently, Haylee Williams (born 1988) is a renowned American singer-songwriter and the lead vocalist of the rock band Paramore, known for her powerful vocals and influential style.
While the name Haylee has roots in English place names and was initially a surname, it has evolved into a charming given name with a rich history spanning several centuries. Its connection to nature and meadows adds a whimsical quality, making it a popular choice for parents seeking a unique yet timeless name for their child.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Haylee over time
The chart below shows babies named Haylee registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Haylee, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2019, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Haylee by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Haylee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4763 | 35 | 8 |
| 2000s | #3725 | 32 | 7 |
| 1990s | #3130 | 9 | 2 |
Geography
Where Haylee is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Haylee. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Haylee ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #806 in 2015.
Across the UK
Haylee in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#806 in 2015
2 years of NRS records, 8 total registered
Related
Names similar to Haylee
- Hannah 67,635
- Holly 52,307
- Harriet 24,781
- Hollie 17,902
- Harper 15,784
- Heidi 12,675
- Hallie 9,873
- Hope 9,414
- Hayley 5,968
- Hazel 5,954
- Hanna 5,735
- Heather 5,497
FAQ
Haylee: questions and answers
How popular is the name Haylee in the UK right now?
In 2019, Haylee was ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Haylee most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 8 babies registered as Haylee in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Haylee?
From the English meadow or hay field; a feminine name variant.
How many people are called Haylee in the UK?
A total of 76 babies have been registered as Haylee across the 17 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 8 more in Scotland.
Where is Haylee most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Haylee ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #806 in 2015. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.