Henley
Meaninghigh meadow · Old English
- US rank
- #1,000
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #511 in 2016
252 babies were named Henley in the US in 2025. It has dropped 417 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1991–2025
US births per million boys, 1912–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Henley you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 6,378 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Henley, 252 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Henley would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHenley first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2016, when it reached #511.
- Then vs nowHenley is 26× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 163,934 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 6,378.
- TrendHenley has slipped 417 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,000. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedHenley is most popular in Idaho, where it ranks #308, followed by Mississippi (#341) and Kansas (#497). It's in the top 1,000 in 18 states.
- Boy or girlHenley is given to both boys and girls: 79% of the 317 babies named Henley in 2025 were girls. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn Old English, Henley means “high meadow”.
About the name Henley
Henley is a gender-neutral 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 Henley for girls from 1991 to 2025, in 33 of those 35 years. Its best year was 2016, when it ranked #511 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,000, with 252 babies. Of the 317 US babies named Henley in 2025, 79% were girls and 21% were boys.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.7 | 270,270 girls |
| 2000s | 14 | 70,126 girls |
| 2010s | 238 | 4,206 girls |
| 2020s | 231 | 4,327 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5.5 | 182,232 boys |
| 1920s | 3.4 | 296,736 boys |
| 1930s | 3.7 | 267,380 boys |
| 1940s | 3.3 | 302,115 boys |
| 1950s | 0.5 | 1,923,077 boys |
| 1960s | 0.5 | 2,040,816 boys |
| 1970s | 0.6 | 1,694,915 boys |
| 1980s | 0.8 | 1,219,512 boys |
| 1990s | 2.4 | 411,523 boys |
| 2000s | 5.3 | 188,679 boys |
| 2010s | 38 | 26,462 boys |
| 2020s | 46 | 21,637 boys |
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- 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
Questions about the name Henley
What does the name Henley mean?
Henley means “high meadow” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Henley?
Henley has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Henley a boy or girl name?
Both. Henley is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 79% of US babies named Henley were girls.
How popular is the name Henley?
Henley ranked #1,000 for US girls in 2025, given to 252 babies. Its best year was 2016 (#511).