Total births
519
Girls' name · since 1999
Mailey
Since 1999, U.S. Social Security records show 519 babies named Mailey, peaking in 2010. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6823
- among girls today
- 519
- born since 1999
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other girls
519 babies have been named Mailey since 1999, making it today's #6823 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Mailey recorded 519 times among girls since 1999, holding rank #6823 nationally today, ahead of 62% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1999 to 2025.
- #6823 among girls today
- 519 born since 1999
- 2010s peak decade
- 62% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Mailey is currently the #6823 girls' name in America, more common than 62% of girls - 519 born since 1999, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6823
- among girls today
- 519
- born since 1999
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other girls
Mailey vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#6823
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 62% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Mailey was born in this single decade.
2010
Single peak year
40 babies were named Mailey in 2010 - its busiest year on record.
How Mailey compares
519 Top 44% higher than 56% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Mailey's all-time total is 36% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mailey | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 519 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 40 | 48 | 19,840 |
Mailey's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Mailey's SSA record in two at 2013 and the more recent half accounts for 46% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 54%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1999, with only 7 births recorded -- set against the 2010 peak of 40, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Mailey at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2010
Current rank
#6,823
Active since
1999
Mailey popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1999–2025
- Peak year (2010)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Mailey by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Mailey's strongest decade.
247 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Mailey births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 7
1990s
7 births
- 2000s
2000s
178 births
- 2010s
2010s
247 births
- 2020s 87
2020s
87 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 247 births (48% of all-time use).
How Mailey 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 Mailey's total volume
Mailey vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Mailey by state
Where Mailey concentrates geographically, total births since 1999
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 32 | 6.2% |
| #2 | Utah | | 10 | 1.9% |
| #3 | Missouri | | 5 | 1.0% |
California share of Mailey's total US births 6.2%
Even split
32 of 519 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mailey? ▼
519 babies have been named Mailey since 1999. It currently ranks #6823 among girls. The peak year was 2010 with 40 births.
When was Mailey most popular? ▼
Mailey was most popular in the 2010s decade with 247 total births. The single peak year was 2010.
Where is Mailey most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mailey are California (32 births), Utah (10 births), Missouri (5 births).
How long has the name Mailey been used? ▼
Records for Mailey go back to 1999, giving 27 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Mailey? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Maia, Maisie, Maira, Mai, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Mailey's data
- Mailey's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (247 total births) through the 2020s (87) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Maileys (32 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Mailey
Nearby Names Like Mailey
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mailey
Maia Girl
#460 18,200 births
Maisie Girl
#256 12,954 births
Maira Girl
#2758 6,341 births
Mai Girl
#3229 5,677 births
Maite Girl
#1043 4,466 births
Compare Mailey side by side: Mailey vs Maia Mailey vs Maisie Mailey vs Maira
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Mailey
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1999–2025 (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. "Mailey: #6823 Girls' Name - 519 Births, Peak 2010." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mailey. 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 Mailey 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 June 2026.