Hadley
How to say it: HAD-lee · /ˈhædli/
From an Old English surname 'haed leah', meaning 'heather meadow' or 'heathland clearing'.
Hadley was the 130th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,254 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 24% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #158 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #130 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 2,254 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,307 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −24% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #158 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Newcomer Hadley rose fast to lead in the 2020s. Resting at its height at present, a modest downturn is anticipated.
What goes with it
Light and airy with crisp edges and a breathy finish, Hadley leans toward nature. Haddie is an affectionate short form and Harper blends in tone.
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Nicknames
- Haddie
- Had
Honouring a Hadley in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Hadley is about 1 in 55.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Hadley
- Hadley Richardson (1891–1979)First wife of author Ernest Hemingway
- Hadley Freeman (born 1978)American-British journalist
- Hadley Robinson (born 1995)American actress
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