Declining since 2004, #104 for girls today.
Popularity of Hailey since 1963
Babies named Hailey per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 25 |
| 1970s | 397 |
| 1980s | 3,589 |
| 1990s | 30,303 |
| 2000s | 81,990 |
| 2010s | 47,751 |
| 2020s | 17,379 |
Meaning & origin
Hailey first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1963, and its popularity surged in the 1990s, reaching a peak rank of 12th in 2003. Since 2004, its usage has been steadily declining, and as of 2025, it ranks 104th, with approximately 1 in every 629 girls receiving the name. The name has been especially favored in states like Delaware, Massachusetts, and Hawaii. Hailey's origins as an English surname turned given name reflect a broader trend of naming girls after surnames and nature-inspired elements, and its sound blends well with other modern favorites.
Hailey is an English surname transferred to given name use, derived from place names meaning 'hay meadow' (Old English hēg 'hay' + lēah 'clearing, meadow'). It emerged as a given name in the late 20th century, gaining popularity in the 1990s and peaking in the early 2000s.
Where Hailey is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Hailey” around the world
Where Hailey lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
95
babies in 2024
Ireland
#79
in 2025
New Zealand
32
babies in 2025
Quebec
31
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hale, Hay
Sibling names for Hailey
Names that share Hailey's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Mackenzie, Kendall, Avery, Emily, Madison, Carly, Isabel, Kailey, Makayla, Allyssa, Alysa, Amberly, Bryanna, Caitlyn, Caleigh, Carlee, Caylee, Dalary, Halle, Jacey, Jailyn, Jaimie, Jayleen, Jaylene, Jaylyn, Jaylynn, Jordynn, Kacy, Kailyn, Kalie, Karlee, Karley, Kassi, Kayli, Kaylie, Kaylynn, Kyla, Macy, Madyson, Makenzie, Mickayla, Natalee, Taelynn, Ashlin, Ashlynne, Breelyn, Dezarae, Jackelin, Jailene, Janely, Jolee, Kailie, Kalynn, Katilyn, Kaycie, Keirra, Keona, Keylee, Keyli, Kierstin, Korie, Marely, Maycee, Maylee, Mylee, Taylynn, Abbygayle, Ailee, Alexxis, Alicyn, Ayline, Calee, Dannika, Jaicee, Jailee, Jannel, Jaynee, Josalynn, Joselyne, Joshlynn, Kaeley, Kaileah, Kaliegh, Karaline, Kathrynn, Kayelynn, Kayleah, Kaylinn, Keeleigh, Keisy, Khylee, Krislynn, Kylei, Kyliee, Kyliegh, Laurynn, Mellany, Mykaila, Rhiley, Shaela, Shalee, Sheily, Shylee, Sierrah, Yocelyn, Zailey, Aubreanna, Briannah, Brieann, Jadee, Jaidy, Jailynn, Jakelyn, Jannely, Jeidy, Jennalynn, Joanny, Jocee, Kashlyn, Katielynn, Kayelee, Khiley, Kilie, Kleigh, Laelynn, Lynlee, Maille, Maydelin, Melanny, Rayley, Savannha, Shelsey, Tailer, Taiylor, Trinidy, Yosselyn, Joelly, Kaylaann, Krisalyn, Abygayle, Brezlyn, Bryannah, Caelie, Chalee, Danaly, Elaisha, Hiliary, Hydee, Jackelynn, Jannelly, Jaslynne, Jaydy, Jaylea, Jayli, Jaylynne, Jeily, Jennessy, Kacelynn, Kaelea, Kaelei, Kahlee, Kahley, Kahlie, Kassadie, Kayleeann, Kielee, Lindzie, Madissen, Madysyn, Maghen, Maigen, Makailyn, Makayli, Maylea, Meyli, Nadalee, Nohealani, Raylynne, Rylinn, Saylee, Shaeleigh, Zaily, Zailynn
Brothers: Caleb, Cole, Dylan, Ethan, Ryan, Dillon, Drew, Jaden, Aydan, Bradly, Triston, Coltin, Dalen, Jacobe, Jayvian, Markell, Tryston, Herson, Jostin, Kamerin, Karston, Zakkary, Braian, Jaymz, Jayvyn, Jerett, Kailen, Kalieb, Zackari, Brandonn, Dariell, Jaylun, Jaysin, Kanaloa, Mykeal, Naythen, Zackrey
Names like Hailey
Names whose popularity has moved with Hailey's over the last 50 years.
