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Bailey

female

Meaning

"Bailiff"

From an occupational surname for a bailiff or steward, later adopted as a given name, with strong unisex usage in North America.

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Popularity History of Bailey

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#182Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#182

Bailey was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-10

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Bailey Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Bailey.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Bailey

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Length6 letters

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