Bailee is a distinctive choice, ranked #2547 in 2023. Your child is likely to be the only Bailee in their class.
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UK Rank 2023
#2547
US Rank #989
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About the Name Bailee
Bailee has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 853 places in five years. It was most popular in 2012 at #1387 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1997.
Bailee is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Bailee in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #989, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Bailee
Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Bailee per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Bailee in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Bailee is declining: down 1,170 places since 2020, to #3,333 in 2025. It peaked at #1,095 in 2005.
Bailee is more popular in the US (#989) than in the UK (#3016). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Bailee ranks #989 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
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UK babies named Bailee (2023)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 853 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Bailee
Almost certainly the only Bailee in the class
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UK Popularity (1997–2023)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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