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Hayley Girl

Popularity: #719 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationHAY-lee / /ˈheɪli/

English; Old English

Meaning

Hay meadow; hay clearing

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Hayley is derived from Old English, referring to a meadow where hay is harvested. It became popular as a given name in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name has variations in spelling and has been used both as a surname and a first name. Its popularity surged in the 1980s and 1990s, often associated with a modern, youthful image.

Trend Summary

Hayley experienced significant popularity in the United States, particularly peaking in the 1990s.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Haley
  • Haylie
  • Haylee

International Variants

  • Hailey (English)
  • Haylie (English)

Famous people named Hayley

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

Hayley Williams is an American singer-songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of the band Paramore.

Hayley Kiyoko is an American singer and actress recognized for her work in music and television.

Hayley Mills is a British actress famous for her roles in Disney films during the 1960s.

Fictional characters named Hayley

Hayley Marshall is a character from the television series 'The Originals,' known for her role as a werewolf and a key figure in the storyline.

Hayley Smith is a character from the animated series 'American Dad!', known for her role as the daughter of the main character Stan Smith.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Hayley was first seen in the United States in 1960. Hayley has ranked as high as #252 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Ohio, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Hayley has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Hayley (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 28
15%
NY 26
13%
FL 21
11%
TX 14
7%
NJ 12
6%
VA 8
4%
IL 7
4%
PA 7
4%
NC 7
4%
GA 6
3%
OH 6
3%
KS 6
3%
MA 6
3%
TN 6
3%
AZ 6
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19609
196118
196246
196371
196482
196571
196685
196762
1968103
196987
197082
197191
197274
197370
1974101
197598
197691
1977218
1978236
1979243
1980229
1981440
1982494
1983364
1984433
1985664
1986868
1987885
1988801
1989932
19901,053
19911,755
19922,437
19932,618
19942,362
19952,359
19962,577
19972,353
19982,084
19992,261
20002,300
20011,787
20021,670
20031,867
20041,297
20051,234
20061,077
20071,110
2008851
2009756
2010723
2011728
2012678
2013546
2014598
2015566
2016479
2017495
2018472
2019414
2020424
2021409
2022337
2023266
2024232