Origin of the name Bailey:
Derived from the Old French baili (administrator, manager), which is derived from bailif (an officer of justice, a warrant officer). (BAY-lee)
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Global Popularity of the Name Bailey
- #34 in Australia (New South Wales)
- #37 in Australia (Victoria)
- #70 in England
- #107 in Scotland
- #790 in United States
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