Hadley
Hadley is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Field of heather or clearing with heather.
Origin and history
Hadley is an English place name and surname derived from Old English elements meaning 'heather field.' Although historically given to both boys and girls, it is less common for males in modern U.S. usage. It functions as a classic, understated surname-as-first-name choice.
Popularity in the United States
2,096 babies in the United States have been named Hadley since 1880. It ranks #2817 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1783.
States where it is most popular
- TX (57.1 %)
- MO (29.2 %)
- UT (6.8 %)
- SD (3.7 %)
- ID (3.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 36 |
| 1910-1920 | 130 |
| 1920-1930 | 178 |
| 1930-1940 | 134 |
| 1940-1950 | 123 |
| 1950-1960 | 103 |
| 1960-1970 | 88 |
| 1970-1980 | 72 |
| 1980-1990 | 125 |
| 1990-2000 | 194 |
| 2000-2010 | 381 |
| 2010-2019 | 388 |
| 2020-2029 | 144 |
Famous people named Hadley
- Hadley Wickham: statistician, software developer
Fun facts
- Hadley originally designated someone living near a heather-covered clearing or field in medieval England.
- Although more commonly registered for females in recent U.S. decades, Hadley has a long history of use for boys dating back to the 19th century.