Bailey: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A warm occupational name meaning bailiff or steward, Bailey has a friendly, approachable quality that puts everyone at ease.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #220
- Peak
- #46 in 2002
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Bailey Means
Bailey is a unisex name of English origin. A warm occupational name meaning bailiff or steward, Bailey has a friendly, approachable quality that puts everyone at ease.
How Popular Bailey Is
Bailey currently ranks #220 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #46 in 2002. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Bailey
- WKRP in Cincinnati character Bailey Quarters was an early unisex use on TV.
- Bailey's Irish Cream and the Bailey Building and Loan from It's a Wonderful Life are familiar associations.
- It has been in the girls' top 100 and the boys' top 200 simultaneously.
Names Like Bailey
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Bailey
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Bailey.
Questions About Bailey
What does Bailey mean?
Bailey is a unisex name of English origin. A warm occupational name meaning bailiff or steward, Bailey has a friendly, approachable quality that puts everyone at ease.
How popular is Bailey?
Bailey currently ranks #220 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #46 in 2002. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Bailey come from?
Bailey comes from English roots. WKRP in Cincinnati character Bailey Quarters was an early unisex use on TV.
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