Henley
Girl name · #1002 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Henley? In official American birth records, Henley has been tracked continuously since 1991, giving it 34 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 252 baby girls were named Henley, placing it at #1002 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #558, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 7,143 girls born in 2025 was named Henley.
Babies named Henley per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 34-year story
Henley first appears in the Social Security records in 1991, when 5 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2016, when 608 girls were named Henley — good for #511 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Henley against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Henley in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Henley is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Henley will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Henley is most common
Geography matters for names, and Henley is no exception. Adjusted for how many girls are born in each state, Henley is most common in MO (0.4 per 1,000), TN (0.4 per 1,000), GA (0.2 per 1,000), NC (0.2 per 1,000), FL (0.1 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.2 per 1,000 girls. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Henley is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Henley
Statistically, parents drawn to Henley tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Tinsley, Bexley, Hartley, Kensley, and Hensley.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Henley | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 252 | #1000 |
| 2024 | 272 | #960 |
| 2023 | 355 | #795 |
| 2022 | 395 | #738 |
| 2021 | 477 | #623 |
| 2020 | 500 | #583 |
| 2019 | 502 | #601 |
| 2018 | 549 | #565 |
| 2017 | 599 | #521 |
| 2016 | 608 | #511 |
| 2015 | 559 | #558 |
| 2014 | 592 | #521 |
| 2013 | 319 | #833 |
| 2012 | 179 | #1315 |
| 2011 | 135 | #1598 |
| 2010 | 108 | #1873 |
| 2009 | 61 | #2852 |
| 2008 | 39 | #4006 |
| 2007 | 28 | #5097 |
| 2006 | 37 | #3992 |
| 2005 | 25 | #5113 |
| 2004 | 21 | #5744 |
| 2003 | 15 | #7207 |
| 2002 | 15 | #7045 |
| 2001 | 13 | #7724 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Henley?
In official American birth records, the name Henley first appeared in 1991 (over 34 years ago), when 5 newborn girls received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 34 years.
Is Henley a popular girl name?
Henley ranked #1002 among girls in 2025 with 252 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #558.
When was the name Henley most popular?
Henley peaked in 2016, when 608 American girls received the name (ranked #511 that year). Since 2016 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Henley?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 7,143 newborn American girls was named Henley. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.