Henley

Henley - A very unique male name

Henley appeared on the charts for the first time in 2010 on position #2970. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Henley and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Henley? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Henley. The baby boy name Henley was given to 5 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3997 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Henley peaked in popularity 11 years ago in 2015 on position 1591.

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Henley is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Henley is currently topping the baby name charts in Indiana at position #1,002 - and is the least popular in Indiana at position #1,002.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Henley is where you live.

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Henley origin and meaning

English surname / place name

High meadow — English place name and surname, 'high wood/clearing or meadow'; also the Henley shirt style

Henley is a transferred English place name (Henley-on-Thames, of rowing-regatta fame) used as a boy's name only since 2010, peaking in 2015. Its preppy feel is reinforced by the collarless Henley shirt.

Attested etymology

Henley is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Henley, pop culture references for the name Henley and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Henley

We've found the following names that sound similar to Henley, sorted by popularity.

Haniel / Hanley / Hanniel /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Henley

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Henley a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Henley?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

HEN-lee · /ˈhɛnliː/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Henlee — -ee respelling.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2010, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

SurnamePlace name

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Henley for preppy, riverside polish — a surname name that still feels fresh for boys.

Worth knowing

• More often given to girls in recent US use — check your comfort with that split.
• The Henley shirt is a stock association.