Total births
1,838
Girls' name · since 1978
Hayli
Since 1978, U.S. Social Security records show 1,838 babies named Hayli, peaking in 2000. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,838
- total births
- 1978–2023
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
1,838 girls have been named Hayli since 1978, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Hayli has been recorded 1,838 times among girls since 1978, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 2023.
- 1,838 total births
- 1978–2023 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,838 girls have been named Hayli since 1978, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2023.
- 1,838
- total births
- 1978–2023
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Hayli was born in this single decade.
2000
Single peak year
114 babies were named Hayli in 2000 - its busiest year on record.
Hayli's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Hayli's full recorded timeline at 2002, 51% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 49% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1981, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2000 peak of 114 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Hayli at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
2000
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1978
Hayli popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2023
- Peak year (2000)
- 114
- Annual births at peak, across 46 years of records
Hayli by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Hayli's strongest decade.
853 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Hayli births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 9
1970s
9 births
- 1980s 117
1980s
117 births
- 1990s
1990s
579 births
- 2000s
2000s
853 births
- 2010s 260
2010s
260 births
- 2020s 20
2020s
20 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 853 births (46% of all-time use).
How Hayli compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Hayli's total volume
Hayli vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Hayli by state
Where Hayli concentrates geographically, total births since 1978
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 158 | 8.6% |
| #2 | California | | 96 | 5.2% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 66 | 3.6% |
| #4 | Florida | | 41 | 2.2% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 21 | 1.1% |
| #6 | Oklahoma | | 19 | 1.0% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 19 | 1.0% |
| #8 | Indiana | | 17 | 0.9% |
Texas share of Hayli's total US births 8.6%
Even split
158 of 1,838 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 18 reporting states.
Hayli appears in 18 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hayli? ▼
Hayli has been given to 1,838 babies in the U.S. since 1978, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2023. 114 babies were born in 2000, its single highest year.
When was Hayli most popular? ▼
Hayli was most popular in the 2000s decade with 853 total births. The single peak year was 2000.
Where is Hayli most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hayli are Texas (158 births), California (96 births), Ohio (66 births).
How long has the name Hayli been used? ▼
Records for Hayli go back to 1978, giving 46 years of history through 2023.
What names are similar to Hayli? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hayley, Hayden, Haylee, Haylie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Hayli's data
- Hayli's decade-level peak was the 2000s (853 total births); usage has since declined to 20 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Haylis (158 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Hayli
Nearby Names Like Hayli
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hayli
Hayley Girl
#1071 51,403 births
Hayden Girl
#402 33,424 births
Haylee Girl
#1381 30,213 births
Haylie Girl
#3850 10,232 births
Hayleigh Girl
#3612 5,527 births
Compare Hayli side by side: Hayli vs Hayley Hayli vs Hayden Hayli vs Haylee
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1978–2023 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Hayli: Baby Name Since 1978 - 1,838 Births, Peak 2000." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hayli. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Hayli draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.