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 'hæth' means heath and 'leah' means clearing or meadow. It has been used as both a surname and a given name. The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is often associated with nature due to its meaning.
Trend Summary
Hadley has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Hadlee
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Hadley was first seen in the United States in 1906. Hadley has ranked as high as #1290 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in Texas, Missouri, Utah, South Dakota, and Idaho. 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 (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1906 | 6 |
| 1908 | 16 |
| 1909 | 14 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1911 | 9 |
| 1912 | 11 |
| 1913 | 10 |
| 1914 | 15 |
| 1915 | 14 |
| 1916 | 14 |
| 1917 | 16 |
| 1918 | 18 |
| 1919 | 18 |
| 1920 | 20 |
| 1921 | 18 |
| 1922 | 14 |
| 1923 | 16 |
| 1924 | 11 |
| 1925 | 20 |
| 1926 | 17 |
| 1927 | 25 |
| 1928 | 26 |
| 1929 | 11 |
| 1930 | 19 |
| 1931 | 17 |
| 1932 | 15 |
| 1933 | 10 |
| 1934 | 13 |
| 1935 | 15 |
| 1936 | 9 |
| 1937 | 11 |
| 1938 | 14 |
| 1939 | 11 |
| 1940 | 12 |
| 1941 | 19 |
| 1942 | 9 |
| 1943 | 9 |
| 1944 | 12 |
| 1945 | 16 |
| 1946 | 13 |
| 1947 | 13 |
| 1948 | 10 |
| 1949 | 10 |
| 1950 | 9 |
| 1951 | 9 |
| 1952 | 11 |
| 1953 | 10 |
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1955 | 16 |
| 1956 | 11 |
| 1957 | 7 |
| 1958 | 13 |
| 1959 | 9 |
| 1960 | 12 |
| 1961 | 12 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1965 | 9 |
| 1966 | 12 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 11 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1979 | 14 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 17 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1984 | 13 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 18 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 18 |
| 1990 | 19 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 21 |
| 1997 | 25 |
| 1998 | 30 |
| 1999 | 29 |
| 2000 | 34 |
| 2001 | 33 |
| 2002 | 34 |
| 2003 | 24 |
| 2004 | 52 |
| 2005 | 41 |
| 2006 | 34 |
| 2007 | 41 |
| 2008 | 44 |
| 2009 | 44 |
| 2010 | 40 |
| 2011 | 48 |
| 2012 | 49 |
| 2013 | 32 |
| 2014 | 45 |
| 2015 | 37 |
| 2016 | 33 |
| 2017 | 35 |
| 2018 | 37 |
| 2019 | 32 |
| 2020 | 31 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 31 |
| 2024 | 21 |