Hartley
Hartley is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Stag meadow or deer clearing.
Origin and history
Hartley is an English surname-turned-first-name derived from a place name meaning 'stag clearing' or 'deer meadow'. Historically used more as a masculine or family name, it has gained popularity in the U.S. as a unisex option, particularly for girls in recent years. Its usage fits the modern trend of using classic English surnames with nature-inspired roots.
Popularity in the United States
2,219 babies in the United States have been named Hartley since 1880. It ranks #3733 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1373.
States where it is most popular
- TX (20.3 %)
- CA (16.4 %)
- GA (13.2 %)
- FL (8.9 %)
- AL (7.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 13 |
| 1990-2000 | 74 |
| 2000-2010 | 169 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,213 |
| 2020-2029 | 750 |
Fun facts
- The name originally denoted someone living near a clearing inhabited by stags, derived from Old English 'heorot' (hart/stag) and 'leah' (clearing/meadow).
- Hartley follows the popular U.S. naming trend of adapting occupational and locational English family names as given names.