Hartley
Hartley is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Stag meadow or deer clearing.
Origin and history
Hartley is an English surname turned given name derived from Old English words meaning stag meadow or deer clearing. Historically used as a surname and traditional male given name, it has also seen unisex usage in the United States. In recent years, it remains a rare choice for boys in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
1,608 babies in the United States have been named Hartley since 1880. It ranks #3154 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1780.
States where it is most popular
- NY (40.9 %)
- CA (19.7 %)
- MN (9.1 %)
- FL (7.6 %)
- IL (7.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 21 |
| 1900-1910 | 26 |
| 1910-1920 | 178 |
| 1920-1930 | 270 |
| 1930-1940 | 229 |
| 1940-1950 | 187 |
| 1950-1960 | 98 |
| 1960-1970 | 74 |
| 1970-1980 | 22 |
| 1980-1990 | 27 |
| 1990-2000 | 66 |
| 2000-2010 | 69 |
| 2010-2019 | 194 |
| 2020-2029 | 147 |
Famous people named Hartley
- Hartley Shawcross: Prosecutor, Politician
Nicknames
Hart
Fun facts
- The name originally described various locations in England named for pastures populated by stags or male deer.
- Hartley follows the longstanding English habit of converting geographic surnames into first names.