Bailey name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old English
Usage: English
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Bailey bay-lee
Meaning: Administrator, Steward, Public Official, Man in Charge, Bailiff, Able, Berry, Law Enforcer, City Fortification, Castle Wall, Leaning Against a Family Or Place Names and Baili Meaning Bailiff
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What does Bailey mean?

Bailey means Administrator, Steward, Public Official, Man in Charge, Bailiff, Able, Berry, Law Enforcer, City Fortification, Castle Wall, Leaning Against a Family Or Place Names or Baili Meaning Bailiff came from Old English used as a gender-neutral name is specifically used in English.

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How do I pronounce Bailey?

The two syllabled name Bailey is commonly pronounced as bay-lee. There are multiple ways to say the baby name, i.e., ba(i)-ley.

Variants of Bailey

Baeli, Baelee

Nicknames for Bailey

There are plentitude of nicknames to go along with Bailey. Some of those include:

Names that rhyme with Bailey

How popular is the name Bailey?

a very popular name in United States with over 119785 new-borns have been given the name since 1880. At the peak of its usage in 1998, it ranked 60th when 5196 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

In addition to that, the moniker has been in the top 100 baby names 16 times Also, Bailey was a popular name in England and Wales. Over 16488 babies have been named Bailey since 1996.

When at the peak of its usage in 2005, 1079 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 62nd position. However after 46 years, the name is on free fall on the charts.

Additionally, the first name has been in the top 100 baby names 13 times

A common name in New South Wales with over 4341 new-borns have been given the name since 1996.

When at its peak in 2004, 323 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 23rd position. Also, A common name in Queensland having over 3176 recievers in 20 years of usage.

At its zenith in 2005, the moniker grabbed the 21st spot and 239 baby boys were given the name. Also, A common name in Victoria having over 756 recievers in 7 years of usage.

At the peak of its usage in 2008, 171 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 37th position.

Bailey is an uncommon baby name in Ireland, even after 31 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 300.

There are over 264 babies that have been given the name Bailey in Ireland. Also, Bailey is a familiar name in Canada, Australia, South Africa, England, New Zealand and Philippines. As per our findings, over 140000 babies have been bestowed Bailey around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
202312661511721678
202215071191821643
202115231151621760
20201690921721663
201914481201581817
201813721281332175
201712621441252427
201615221101162708
201515011101072848
201413101341042947
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Bailey in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands70207515
Finland235200
Sweden2716248
Norway276246
Denmark160130

Numerological aspects of Bailey

You have no enemies. Number 3 as a personality no represents creativity, passion, extravagance, and positivity. You are easily adaptable to change but sometimes, you can get comfy in your misery and stay there for a while. You are an attractive person and everyone sees it. It takes a long time for someone to gain a special place in your heart. You are known for your lively spirit, eternal patience and lack of belief when it comes to love.

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  •  Jamie - Persistent and Widely Accepted Jamie is used specifically in Danish and English is a gender-neutral name is came from Hebrew, Jamie means "Yahweh May Protect, Variant of Jacob Supplanter or One who Supplants". Among baby girl names, loved Jamie was spotted at 499th position in 2016 in United States
  •  Belle - Frequently Used and Ever lasting girl name Belle means "God Protects My House" has its roots in Hebrew and French is dominantly used in Finnish and Norwegian
  •  Eliza - Used in Norwegian, Swedish and Romanian eternal and customary, Eliza means "God is Fullness, My God has Sworn or The Chosen" which is rooted from Hebrew and Germanic is aimed at both genders
  •  Willie - Willie's meaning is Brave or Will Helmet came from Old English and Germanic used as a gender-neutral name is used in Norwegian, Danish and Scandinavian
  •  Douglas - The widely accepted and ever lasting unisex name Douglas means "Similar to a Family or Place Names, Black or Dark Stream" which is rooted from Scottish, Welsh and Celtic is notably used in Swedish and English

Middle names for Bailey

We've compiled a list of the endearing and familiar middle names for Bailey below.

View more middle names that goes with Bailey.

Sibling Names for Bailey

Bailey is a beautiful unisex baby name that has been gaining popularity in recent times. If you are considering the name Bailey for your little one, then why not pair it with a matching sibling name? Here are some unique and adorable names that complement Bailey perfectly.

Names for Bailey's sister

Names for Bailey's brother

Famous people named Bailey

  • Bailey Ashford, American physician
  • Bailey Olter, Micronesian political figure
  • Bailey Gatzert, American politician and the eighth mayor of Seattle
  • Bailey Howell, American former professional basketball player
  • Bailey Bartlett, member of the U.S. House of Representatives
  • Bailey Chase, American stage and television actor
  • Bailey Aldrich, United States Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and previously was a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts
  • Bailey White, American author and a regular radio commentator for the National Public Radio program 'All Things Considered'
  • Bailey Tzuke, British singer/songwriter
  • Bailey Hardeman, first Secretary of the Treasury for the Republic of Texas
  • Bailey Ryder in Hold Me Tight as Actress
  • Bailey Steckler portrayed leading role of Zoe in 1997 film Summer of Fun.

Comments :

Jacob Whitman Bailey was a naturalist American pioneer in microscopic studies. Born in Auburn and graduated in 1832 at the Military Academy at West Point, where he was assistant professor from 1834, acting professor, and Professor of Chemistry, Mineralología, and Geology. He wrote many articles in the American Journal of Science. - Emile Mazzella

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Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
  4. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
  5. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/
  6. Births Deaths And Marriages Victoria, https://www.bdm.vic.gov.au/births/naming-your-child/popular-baby-names-in-victoria
  7. Department of Jutsice, Government of Western Australia, https://bdm.justice.wa.gov.au/_apps/BabyNames/Default.aspx?uid=1144-3594-8619-1127
  8. Queensland Government - Open Data Portal, https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/top-100-baby-names
  9. NSW Government, https://www.nsw.gov.au/family-and-relationships/births/popular-baby-names
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