Hanley
Meaninghigh meadow · English
- US rank
- #8,243
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,975 in 1914
9 babies were named Hanley in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,311 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1913–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Hanley you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 188,679 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Hanley, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Hanley would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHanley first shows up in US birth records in 1913, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 112 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1914, when it ranked #1,975. Today it's #8,243, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendHanley has climbed 1,311 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,243. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Boy or girlHanley is given to both boys and girls: 55% of the 20 babies named Hanley in 2025 were girls. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn English, Hanley means “high meadow”.
About the name Hanley
Hanley is a boy name of English origin meaning “high meadow”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-ley”. US birth records list Hanley for boys from 1913 to 2025, in 61 of those 113 years. Its best year was 1914, when it ranked #1,975 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,243, with 9 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 8.3 | 120,690 boys |
| 1920s | 8.3 | 119,904 boys |
| 1930s | 4.9 | 205,339 boys |
| 1940s | 3.8 | 263,158 boys |
| 1950s | 0.9 | 1,098,901 boys |
| 1960s | 1.1 | 900,901 boys |
| 1970s | 0.7 | 1,369,863 boys |
| 1990s | 0.6 | 1,754,386 boys |
| 2000s | 3.2 | 308,642 boys |
| 2010s | 13 | 74,683 boys |
| 2020s | 4.8 | 206,897 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Hanley
What does the name Hanley mean?
Hanley means “high meadow” in English.
What is the origin of the name Hanley?
Hanley has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Hanley a boy or girl name?
Hanley is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Hanley?
Hanley ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1914 (#1,975).