Hailey Girl

Popularity: #100 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

English; Irish

Meaning

English: hay clearing; Irish: hero

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Hailey has its roots in Old English, derived from a place name meaning 'hay clearing.' It gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States. The name has also been associated with various spellings and forms, reflecting its adaptability in different cultures. Hailey has been used as both a first name and a surname.

Trend Summary

Hailey has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States, particularly since the 1990s.

Similar Names

Kaylee, Bailey, Riley, Sadie, Kylie, Ainsley, Shelby, Taylee

Variants

  • Hayley
  • Haley
  • Hailie

International Variants

  • Hailey (English)
  • Hayley (English)
  • Hailie (English)

Famous people named Hailey

Hailey Bieber is a model and media personality known for her work in fashion and her marriage to singer Justin Bieber.

Hailey Steinfeld is an actress and singer recognized for her roles in films such as 'True Grit' and her music career.

Hailey Williams is the lead vocalist of the rock band Paramore, known for her distinctive voice and songwriting.

Hailey Atwell is a British actress best known for her role as Peggy Carter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Fictional characters named Hailey

Hailey is a character in the television series 'The Good Doctor,' where she plays a significant role in the storyline.

Hailey is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball,' known for her quirky personality.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Hailey was first seen in the United States in 1963. Hailey has ranked as high as #76 nationally which occurred in 2003 and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Hailey has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Hailey (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 380
15%
TX 274
11%
NY 254
10%
FL 206
8%
NJ 141
6%
PA 116
5%
IL 72
3%
VA 72
3%
MA 71
3%
NC 71
3%
OH 65
3%
GA 62
2%
MD 55
2%
CT 53
2%
WA 48
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19636
19666
19686
19697
19709
197111
197211
19739
197414
197524
197622
1977110
1978102
197985
198081
1981144
1982170
1983182
1984227
1985370
1986454
1987537
1988673
1989752
1990946
19911,506
19921,914
19932,531
19942,687
19952,965
19963,763
19974,148
19984,472
19995,369
20007,829
20018,032
20027,992
20038,798
20048,685
20058,595
20068,423
20078,439
20087,871
20097,324
20107,025
20116,282
20125,917
20135,030
20144,619
20154,251
20163,946
20173,711
20183,474
20193,489
20203,155
20213,247
20223,002
20232,782
20242,620