Baily Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Baily is derived from the Old French word 'bailli', which means 'bailiff' or 'steward'. It evolved through various forms in English and reflects a historical occupation. The name is generally associated with positive traits and has a friendly image today. There is no significant biblical relevance to the name.
The name Baily is most popular in Oklahoma, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Baily has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Baily' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7318th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4102nd out of 24088 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4247th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2894th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8135th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Baily' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Baily"
Pronunciation
/ˈbeɪli/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Baily is derived from the Old French word 'bailli', meaning 'bailiff' or 'steward'. It originally referred to someone who was an official or overseer in a certain capacity.
Meaning
steward, bailiff
Language Evolution
Bailli (Old French), Bailiff (Middle English), Baily (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Baily gained popularity during the Middle Ages in England as surnames began to reflect occupations, particularly among those in positions of authority.
Variants & Derivatives
Bailey, Bailie, Baily
Modern Popularity & Image
In contemporary society, the name Baily is often perceived as modern and friendly, frequently associated with a sense of warmth and approachability.
Famous People
Baily (surname) - used by various notable individuals, such as astronomer Francis Baily and others.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Baily"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Baily"
"Baily" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 7318th of 16616 | 71 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4102nd of 24088 | 346 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4247th of 27321 | 350 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2894th of 35406 | 888 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 8135th of 30306 | 161 |
Regional Popularity of "Baily" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
64.56% 2379th/3685 |
- | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
61.50% 2818th/4582 |
- |
68.67% 5022nd/7313 |
47.72% 3561st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Baily" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
95.17% 3507th/3685 |
- |
91.86% 4771st/5194 |
93.73% 5921st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
58.01% 2658th/4582 |
68.63% 3544th/5164 |
48.48% 3545th/7313 |
52.95% 3952nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
68.11% 3056th/4487 |
- | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Baily"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Baily" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.