Bay or berry; bailiff or city wall
Balie is a rare variant of Bailey, which originated as an English occupational surname for a bailiff or officer of justice. It may also derive from the Old French 'bailey', referring to the outer wall of a castle or courtyard. In some interpretations, it is linked to the nature-inspired 'bay' or 'berry'.
Less common today
Balie isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,950 in 1997.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
