How old is someone named Hayley?
The average Hayley is 28 years old.
Half of all living Hayleys are between 22 and 34.
When was Hayley popular?
Hayley had one big moment, peaking in 1993. 60% of the babies ever named Hayley arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 634 | 570 |
| 1970s | 1,304 | 1,200 |
| 1980s | 6,115 | 5,900 |
| 1990s | 21,881 | 21,000 |
| 2000s | 13,967 | 14,000 |
| 2010s | 5,701 | 5,700 |
| 2020s | 1,847 | 1,800 |
How many Hayleys are still alive?
About 51,000 Hayleys are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 51,000 babies named Hayley since 1960.
Nearly every Hayley ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Hayley?
About two in five living Hayleys are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Gen X 4%
- Millennial 41%
- Gen Z 45%
- Gen Alpha 11%
Is Hayley an old name?
Not really. Hayley is younger than 53 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Hayley will be 52 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Hayley a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.9% of living Hayleys are women.
Names the same age as Hayley
NAME TWIN
Hayley's name twin is Briana. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Briana's age curve is the closest match to Hayley's: 92% alike.
Other spellings: Hailey (19) · Haley (27) · Haleigh (24) · Haylie (21) · Halie (27) · Hailie (19)
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Questions about the name Hayley
How old is the average Hayley?
The average Hayley in the US is 28 years old. The median is 28, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Hayley?
About 51,000 Hayleys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 51,000 babies given the name since 1960.
When was the name Hayley most popular?
In 1993, when about 2,600 baby girls were named Hayley.
Is Hayley a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 45% of living Hayleys, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this