Henley
How to say it: HEN-lee · /ˈhɛnli/
English surname and place name meaning 'high meadow' (Old English 'hean leah'). Now used as a given name.
Henley was the 877th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 317 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 52% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,213 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #877 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 317 |
| Share of births | 1 in 10,458 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −52% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,213 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Currently at its height in the 2020s, Henley keeps climbing. The outlook points toward a gentle dip next.
What goes with it
Light and airy with soft l sounds and a breathy lift, Henley feels fresh. Hadley makes a close stylistic match.
Nicknames
- Hen
- Henny
- Lee
Honouring a Henley in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Henley is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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