Hurley Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationHER-lee / /ˈhɜrli/Irish; English
Meaning
Irish: sea tide; English: from the hill
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Hurley is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic surname Ó hUrthuile, which means 'descendant of Urthul.' It is also used as a surname in English-speaking countries. The name has historical significance in Ireland, particularly in County Kerry, where it is associated with ancient Gaelic clans.
Trend Summary
Hurley has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a modest presence in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Hurleigh
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Hurley was first seen in the United States in 1881. Hurley has ranked as high as #815 nationally, which occurred in 1919, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, Arkansas, and California. In the past 5 years the name Hurley has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Hurley (2011)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1881 | 6 |
| 1882 | 8 |
| 1884 | 6 |
| 1886 | 5 |
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1888 | 6 |
| 1890 | 9 |
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1892 | 9 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1895 | 8 |
| 1896 | 11 |
| 1897 | 9 |
| 1898 | 11 |
| 1899 | 7 |
| 1900 | 6 |
| 1902 | 9 |
| 1903 | 8 |
| 1904 | 11 |
| 1905 | 8 |
| 1906 | 10 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1908 | 9 |
| 1909 | 10 |
| 1910 | 10 |
| 1911 | 11 |
| 1912 | 13 |
| 1913 | 24 |
| 1914 | 36 |
| 1915 | 29 |
| 1916 | 28 |
| 1917 | 43 |
| 1918 | 39 |
| 1919 | 54 |
| 1920 | 37 |
| 1921 | 41 |
| 1922 | 33 |
| 1923 | 46 |
| 1924 | 35 |
| 1925 | 42 |
| 1926 | 54 |
| 1927 | 31 |
| 1928 | 48 |
| 1929 | 39 |
| 1930 | 47 |
| 1931 | 38 |
| 1932 | 42 |
| 1933 | 34 |
| 1934 | 36 |
| 1935 | 42 |
| 1936 | 45 |
| 1937 | 34 |
| 1938 | 39 |
| 1939 | 38 |
| 1940 | 31 |
| 1941 | 24 |
| 1942 | 36 |
| 1943 | 29 |
| 1944 | 37 |
| 1945 | 33 |
| 1946 | 49 |
| 1947 | 26 |
| 1948 | 38 |
| 1949 | 35 |
| 1950 | 38 |
| 1951 | 27 |
| 1952 | 28 |
| 1953 | 36 |
| 1954 | 27 |
| 1955 | 15 |
| 1956 | 38 |
| 1957 | 27 |
| 1958 | 23 |
| 1959 | 17 |
| 1960 | 12 |
| 1961 | 16 |
| 1962 | 12 |
| 1963 | 19 |
| 1964 | 17 |
| 1965 | 20 |
| 1966 | 14 |
| 1967 | 10 |
| 1968 | 13 |
| 1969 | 15 |
| 1970 | 16 |
| 1971 | 11 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1973 | 16 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1975 | 11 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 23 |
| 2008 | 24 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 37 |
| 2012 | 30 |
| 2013 | 24 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 25 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 9 |