Forest clearing or meadow
Baisley is likely a variant of the English surname Beasley, which originates from a place name. It is derived from Old English elements meaning 'bent grass' and 'clearing' or 'meadow'. As a given name, it follows the modern trend of using surnames with the popular 'ley' suffix.
Less common today
Baisley isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,430 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
