Declining since 2015, #1,170 for girls today.
Popularity of Hadleigh since 1994
Babies named Hadleigh per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 63 |
| 2000s | 410 |
| 2010s | 2,493 |
| 2020s | 1,501 |
Meaning & origin
Hadleigh, a surname-style first name, has seen modest but steady use in the United States since first appearing on the Social Security Administration's records in 1994. It reached its peak popularity in 2021, when it ranked approximately 1170th nationally. Since 2015, its usage has been on a slight decline, though it remains a recognizable choice among modern, place-inspired names. Geographically, Hadleigh has found particular favor in West Virginia, Arkansas, and Idaho, reflecting a broader trend of surname names in rural and southern states. With a 1-in-8118 occurrence rate as of 2025, Hadleigh remains a relatively uncommon but established name.
Hadleigh originates as an English surname and place name, from Old English hæð 'heath' and leah 'clearing, meadow'. The place names Hadleigh in Suffolk and Hadley in other counties gave rise to the surname. As a given name, Hadleigh emerged in the late 20th century, following the trend of using surnames as first names for girls, and has been consistently used since the 1990s.
Where Hadleigh is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Haddie, Lee, Leigh
Sibling names for Hadleigh
Names that share Hadleigh's style, for a brother or sister.
