Holding steady.
Popularity of Hinley since 2012
Babies named Hinley per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 107 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Meaning & origin
Hinley is a rare modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 2012, reflecting the ongoing trend of surname-style names ending in -ley for girls. Its peak year was 2014, though it has never appeared in the top 1000 rankings, indicating very low usage. The name has remained stable in popularity since its debut, with no significant increase or decline. It does not appear in any top state records, suggesting a scattered distribution. As a recently coined name, Hinley lacks deep historical roots but fits squarely within contemporary naming fashions.
Hinley first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2012, suggesting a modern coinage. It may be a variant of the surname and place name Henley, which derives from Old English hean (high) and leah (clearing). As a given name, it fits the contemporary pattern of using surnames and -ley ending names for girls.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hin, Lee
Sibling names for Hinley
Names that share Hinley's style, for a brother or sister.
