Bailey

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At a glance

Bailey ranks #12 for dogs and #196 for cats. It is used for girls and boys alike (57% female). It is most popular with Labrador Retrievers.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Bailey?

#12dog name of 19,856
1 in 169dogs
4,590dogs in the records
#196cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 52%Boys 39%Not recorded 9%

57% girls · 43% boys among 4,189 dogs with a recorded sex

Bailey over the years

Steady
033.867.62013: 43.7, 2014: 39.5, 2015: 54.6, 2016: 53.5, 2017: 58.8, 2018: 49.6, 2019: 37.5, 2020: 43.7, 2021: 29.9, 2022: 33.9, 2023: 42.9, 2024: 37.72013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Bailey per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

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Names that sound like Bailey

Questions

Is Bailey a girl or boy dog name?

It is used for girls and boys alike (57% female).

How popular is Bailey for dogs?

Bailey is the #12 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 4,590 dogs in public records. The name is steady.

How do you pronounce Bailey?

Bailey is said in 2 syllables: Bai·ley. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Bailey?

Bella, Belle and Billy sound similar.

What breeds are often named Bailey?

Labrador Retrievers, Shih Tzus and Beagles are the breeds most often called Bailey.

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