Henley
Henley is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
High clearing or woodland meadow.
Origin and history
Henley is an English surname derived from place names meaning high meadow or woodland clearing. In the United States, it has risen in popularity in recent decades as a stylish surname-turned-given name for girls.
Popularity in the United States
6,725 babies in the United States have been named Henley since 1880. It ranks #2061 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #728.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.5 %)
- TN (5.8 %)
- CA (5.4 %)
- GA (4.9 %)
- MO (4.7 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 59 |
| 2000-2010 | 265 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,150 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,251 |
Nicknames
Hen, Hennie
Fun facts
- The name comes from various towns in England, most famously Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire.
- Henley reflects the modern trend in the United States of adopting classic English surnames as feminine given names.