Hadley Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationHAD-lee / /ˈhædli/English; Old English
Meaning
heather field; meadow by a heath
Historical & Cultural Background
Hadley is derived from Old English elements, where 'had' means 'heather' and 'leah' means 'clearing' or 'meadow'. The name has gained popularity in modern times, particularly in English-speaking countries. It has been used as both a surname and a given name, reflecting a trend of using surnames as first names.
Trend Summary
Hadley has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Hadleigh
- Hadlee
International Variants
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Famous people named Hadley
Hadley Freeman is a British journalist and author known for her work with The Guardian.
Hadley Richardson was an American writer and the first wife of author Ernest Hemingway.
Hadley H. Smith is an American politician who served in the state legislature.
Hadley Wickham is a prominent statistician and software engineer known for his contributions to the R programming language.
Fictional characters named Hadley
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Hadley was first seen in the United States in 1964. Hadley has ranked as high as #230 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in Texas, Ohio, Indiana, California, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Hadley has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Hadley (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 195 | |
| OH | 120 | |
| NC | 104 | |
| PA | 97 | |
| TN | 90 | |
| GA | 89 | |
| MN | 84 | |
| IN | 83 | |
| FL | 79 | |
| MO | 76 | |
| IL | 64 | |
| CA | 63 | |
| WI | 59 | |
| KY | 59 | |
| NY | 53 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 10 |
| 1970 | 13 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1972 | 19 |
| 1973 | 20 |
| 1974 | 18 |
| 1975 | 22 |
| 1976 | 23 |
| 1977 | 18 |
| 1978 | 21 |
| 1979 | 28 |
| 1980 | 29 |
| 1981 | 28 |
| 1982 | 33 |
| 1983 | 33 |
| 1984 | 33 |
| 1985 | 23 |
| 1986 | 39 |
| 1987 | 36 |
| 1988 | 37 |
| 1989 | 51 |
| 1990 | 51 |
| 1991 | 64 |
| 1992 | 81 |
| 1993 | 92 |
| 1994 | 123 |
| 1995 | 102 |
| 1996 | 119 |
| 1997 | 157 |
| 1998 | 212 |
| 1999 | 198 |
| 2000 | 235 |
| 2001 | 266 |
| 2002 | 262 |
| 2003 | 373 |
| 2004 | 392 |
| 2005 | 450 |
| 2006 | 620 |
| 2007 | 687 |
| 2008 | 769 |
| 2009 | 887 |
| 2010 | 1,439 |
| 2011 | 1,759 |
| 2012 | 2,419 |
| 2013 | 2,830 |
| 2014 | 3,015 |
| 2015 | 2,975 |
| 2016 | 2,888 |
| 2017 | 2,709 |
| 2018 | 2,873 |
| 2019 | 2,572 |
| 2020 | 2,424 |
| 2021 | 2,477 |
| 2022 | 2,540 |
| 2023 | 2,311 |
| 2024 | 2,380 |