Haley is a distinctive choice, ranked #3696 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Haley in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#3696
US Rank #779
About the Name Haley
Haley is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 1895 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #946 in 1997 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Haley is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #779, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Haley
Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Haley per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Haley in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Haley is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 1895 places over the last five years to #3696 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Haley is more popular in the US (#779) than in the UK (#3696). 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.
Haley ranks #779 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
6
UK babies named Haley (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↑ 1895 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Haley
Likely around 1 other Haley in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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