Huntley

Huntley - A very unique male name

Huntley appeared on the charts for the first time in 2013 on position #3536. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Huntley and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Huntley? 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 Huntley. The baby boy name Huntley was given to 13 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2847 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 112,791 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Huntley peaked in popularity 2 years ago in 2024 on position 1795.

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Huntley is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Huntley is currently topping the baby name charts in South Carolina at position #572 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,943.

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 Huntley is where you live.

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Huntley origin and meaning

English (transferred surname)

The surname Huntley is from an Old English place name, 'hunter's clearing' (hunta + leah)

Huntley is an English surname and place name used as a boy's first name only since 2013, in the -ley surname wave, and it had its best year in 2024. Its use is new enough that every bearer is a child of this naming fashion.

Attested etymology

Huntley is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Huntley

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

Huntlee /

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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 Huntley

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 Huntley 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 Huntley?

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

HUNT-lee · /ˈhʌntliː/

Around the world

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

Spellings and nicknames

• Huntlee — Rare respelling
• Hunt — The short form used as a name in its own right

Nicknames: Hunt

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2013, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Surname

Why parents choose it

A brand-new surname name with a hunting-country feel; parents choosing it are at the front of a very small wave.

Worth knowing

• No syllable count is recorded for this name in the data
• Reads as a surname first