Henley Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationHEN-lee / /ˈhɛnli/English; Old English
Meaning
English: High meadow; Old English: From the high meadow
Historical & Cultural Background
Henley is derived from Old English elements 'hen' meaning 'high' and 'leah' meaning 'meadow' or 'clearing'. The name is often associated with Henley-on-Thames, a town in Oxfordshire, England, known for its rowing events. It has gained popularity as a given name in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Henley has seen a steady increase in popularity as a boy's name in the United States over the past decade.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Henley was first seen in the United States in 1912. Henley has ranked as high as #1290 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Tennessee, Florida, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Henley has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Henley (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| VA | 7 | |
| FL | 6 | |
| NY | 6 | |
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1915 | 10 |
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1918 | 7 |
| 1919 | 7 |
| 1922 | 8 |
| 1923 | 5 |
| 1924 | 9 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1929 | 9 |
| 1930 | 6 |
| 1932 | 8 |
| 1933 | 9 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1940 | 9 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1948 | 10 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 45 |
| 2011 | 42 |
| 2012 | 53 |
| 2013 | 79 |
| 2014 | 81 |
| 2015 | 104 |
| 2016 | 91 |
| 2017 | 76 |
| 2018 | 73 |
| 2019 | 66 |
| 2020 | 64 |
| 2021 | 74 |
| 2022 | 96 |
| 2023 | 91 |
| 2024 | 85 |