Haisleigh
A feminine name of modern origin with uncertain meaning and derivation.
Name Census estimates that about 249 living Americans carry the first name Haisleigh. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Haisleigh today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Haisleigh births was 2022 (80 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Haisleigh. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Haisleigh with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
249
~ 1 in 1,376,523 Americans
Peak year
2022
80 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,491
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Haisleigh: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Haisleigh from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 218 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Haisleigh by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Haisleigh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Haisleighs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama recorded the most babies named Haisleigh, while Texas, Kentucky, Alabama recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 5 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Haisleigh
The name Haisleigh is a relatively modern invention, likely created in the late 20th or early 21st century. It appears to be an amalgamation of the English name Hazel and the suffix "-leigh", which is a common spelling variant of the Old English "leah" meaning "meadow" or "clearing". As such, it may have been intended to convey a sense of natural beauty or pastoral tranquility.
Haisleigh does not seem to have any direct historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures. It is not derived from any specific language or culture, but rather appears to be a constructed name meant to sound pleasing and perhaps evoke a sense of nature or rural charm.
As the name is relatively new, there are no recorded examples of it being used throughout history. It is unlikely that there were any famous individuals bearing this name prior to the 20th century, as it does not seem to have existed as a given name before then.
Due to its recent coinage, there are no well-known historical figures associated with the name Haisleigh. However, as it continues to gain popularity in the modern era, there may be notable individuals who bear this name in the future.
While the name Haisleigh lacks a deep historical or cultural background, its construction and potential meaning may appeal to those seeking a unique and evocative name for their child. Its connection to nature and the English countryside could hold particular appeal for some parents.
People
Haisleigh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Haisleigh as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Haisleigh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Haisleigh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 249 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Haisleigh going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,376,523 US residents.
Is Haisleigh a common name?
We classify Haisleigh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 250 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Haisleigh most popular?
The single biggest year for Haisleigh was 2022, when 80 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Haisleigh is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Haisleigh in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Haisleigh a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Haisleigh in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Haisleigh still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Haisleigh in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Haisleigh can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Haisleigh?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.