Haley
Haley is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Hay clearing or hay meadow.
Origin and history
Haley is derived from an Old English surname meaning hay clearing or hay meadow. Although historically given to boys, it became predominantly feminine in the late 20th-century United States. Its usage for U.S. males remains uncommon today.
Popularity in the United States
836 babies in the United States have been named Haley since 1880. It ranks #3840 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- KY (54.3 %)
- CA (28.6 %)
- DC (10 %)
- NY (7.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 24 |
| 1920-1930 | 53 |
| 1930-1940 | 30 |
| 1940-1950 | 39 |
| 1950-1960 | 35 |
| 1960-1970 | 23 |
| 1970-1980 | 33 |
| 1980-1990 | 142 |
| 1990-2000 | 240 |
| 2000-2010 | 196 |
| 2010-2019 | 21 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Haley
- Haley Joel Osment: Actor
Nicknames
Hale, Hales
Fun facts
- Haley derived from Old English terms referring to a field or meadow used for harvesting hay.
- Originally used as a masculine name, Haley grew substantially popular for girls starting in the 1970s.