Hayley
Hayley is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Hay clearing or hay meadow.
Origin and history
Hayley is an English name derived from an Old English surname and place name meaning 'hay clearing' or 'hay meadow'. It gained widespread popularity in the English-speaking world in the late 20th century, spurred initially by British actress Hayley Mills. In the United States, it remains a familiar traditional name with several common spelling variations.
Popularity in the United States
51,403 babies in the United States have been named Hayley since 1880. It ranks #575 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #841.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.7 %)
- TX (7.4 %)
- NY (5.6 %)
- OH (5 %)
- FL (4.8 %)
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 | 634 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,304 |
| 1980-1990 | 6,109 |
| 1990-2000 | 21,859 |
| 2000-2010 | 13,949 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,701 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,847 |
Famous people named Hayley
- Hayley Mills: Actress
- Hayley Williams: Singer, Musician
- Hayley Atwell: Actress
Nicknames
Hay, Hales, Lee
Fun facts
- The name originally designated someone who lived near a hay field, coming from Old English 'hēg' (hay) and 'lēah' (clearing or meadow).
- Child actress Hayley Mills popularized the name internationally in the 1960s after starring in Disney classics like The Parent Trap.