Declining since 1999, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Baleigh since 1988
Babies named Baleigh per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 513 |
| 2000s | 738 |
| 2010s | 519 |
| 2020s | 119 |
Meaning & origin
Baleigh is a modern respelling of Bailey, a name that transitioned from an English surname to a popular given name in the late 20th century. First recorded in 1988, Baleigh saw its highest usage in 1999, reflecting the trend of creative spellings with -leigh endings. Today, it ranks 8,362 and continues a downward trajectory since its peak. The name has not been associated with any particular states or notable figures, remaining a relatively uncommon choice. Its usage echoes the broader popularity of Bailey and its variants, such as Baylee and Bailee, which surged in the 1990s and early 2000s.
Baleigh is a modern respelling of Bailey, itself an English surname from the Old French 'baillif' (bailiff) or from 'baily' meaning 'berry wood'. Bailey, originally a surname, gained popularity as a given name for both sexes in the late 20th century. Baleigh emerged as a feminine variant, peaking in the U.S. in 1999.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bay, Lee, Leigh
Sibling names for Baleigh
Names that share Baleigh's style, for a brother or sister.
