Declining since 2003, #1,652 for girls today.
Popularity of Hailie since 1978
Babies named Hailie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 97 |
| 1990s | 702 |
| 2000s | 3,575 |
| 2010s | 1,552 |
| 2020s | 634 |
Meaning & origin
Hailie first entered U.S. records in 1978, but its popularity soared in the early 2000s, peaking at rank 731 in 2003. Since then, the name has been steadily falling, dropping to rank 1652 by 2025, with 1 in 12,858 girls receiving the name that year. The spelling is particularly favored in New Jersey, California, and New York. As a respelling of the classic Hayley, Hailie shares its pastoral etymology and modern feel, often chosen for its phonetic clarity and distinctive look. While its peak has passed, it remains a recognizable variant with a gentle, approachable sound.
Hailie is a modern variant of Hayley, itself from the Old English words "heg" (hay) and "leah" (clearing or meadow), originally an English surname referring to a dweller near a hay clearing. The spelling Hailie emerged in the late 20th century, popularized by phonetic respelling and the celebrity of musician Eminem's daughter, whose name contributed to the spelling's rise in the 2000s.
Where Hailie 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.
“Hailie” around the world
Where Hailie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Quebec
10
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hails, Hailey, Lee
Sibling names for Hailie
Names that share Hailie's style, for a brother or sister.
