Hailie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Hailie is an English name derived from the Old English word for 'hay clearing' or 'hay meadow'. It has evolved through various forms, including Hayley and Hailey, and has gained popularity in recent decades, often viewed as a modern and trendy name. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name.
The name Hailie is most popular in Florida, 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 Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Hailie has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Hailie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 19264th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3317th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 894th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1722nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Hailie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Hailie"
Pronunciation
/ˈheɪli/
Origin
English
Etymology
Hailie is a modern variant of the name Hayley, which originates from Old English, meaning 'hay clearing' or 'hay meadow'.
Meaning
Hay clearing, hay meadow
Language Evolution
Hayley, Hailey, Hailie
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly due to its use in popular culture and media.
Variants & Derivatives
Hayley, Hailey, Haili
Modern Popularity & Image
Hailie is perceived as a trendy and modern name, often associated with youthfulness and creativity.
Famous People
Hailie Jade Scott Mathers, daughter of rapper Eminem
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Hailie"
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 "Hailie"
"Hailie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 19264th of 19264 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3317th of 27321 | 490 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 894th of 35406 | 4,456 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1722nd of 30306 | 1,488 |
Regional Popularity of "Hailie" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Hailie" 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) |
79.76% 2939th/3685 |
- |
62.07% 3224th/5194 |
56.17% 3548th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
15.71% 720th/4582 |
16.07% 830th/5164 |
14.34% 1049th/7313 |
13.55% 1011th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
45.73% 1822nd/3984 |
31.38% 1408th/4487 |
28.17% 1922nd/6822 |
25.06% 1573rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Hailie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Hailie" 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.