Declining since 2017, #1,000 for girls today.
Popularity of Henley since 1912
Babies named Henley per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 35 |
| 1920s | 0 | 37 |
| 1930s | 0 | 39 |
| 1940s | 0 | 49 |
| 1950s | 0 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 15 |
| 1990s | 59 | 47 |
| 2000s | 265 | 106 |
| 2010s | 4,150 | 710 |
| 2020s | 2,251 | 479 |
Meaning & origin
Henley entered the U.S. baby name charts in 1991 and quickly rose in use, reaching its peak rank in 2017. Since then, its popularity has been falling, with the name ranking 1000th in 2025. That year, approximately 1 in every 6,378 newborns received the name Henley. As a habitational surname turned given name, it fits the trend of using English place and surname names for girls, such as Harper and Paisley. Its top states have been Idaho, Mississippi, and Kansas, reflecting a broad regional appeal in both the West and the South. The name remains more common for girls, though it is occasionally used for boys.
Henley is an English surname and place name derived from Old English 'hean' (high) and 'leah' (clearing, meadow). It originated as a habitational name for someone from any of several places called Henley, such as Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire. As a given name, it is a modern adaptation of the surname, gaining popularity as a unisex name in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, particularly for girls.
Where Henley is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hen, Henny, Lee
Sibling names for Henley
Names that share Henley's style, for a brother or sister.
