How Many People Are Named Hadleigh?
Complete statistics for the name Hadleigh: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Hadleigh means 'homestead by the hay meadow' and is a very rare female name. Only 1 in 77,908 Americans are named Hadleigh, making it quite unique. The majority of people named Hadleigh are under 30, giving it a modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism, compassion, and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 10All 4,265 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2016Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Hadleigh Through the Generations
Hadleigh emerged as a name in the United States around 2016, reaching its peak with 319 births that year. Today, there are approximately 4,236 people named Hadleigh living in the U.S., with the average age being just 10 years old. This indicates that Hadleigh is predominantly a name given to younger generations, with 4,244 individuals under 30 and only 21 between 30 and 60, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Hadleigh's English place name roots
📄 About the Name Hadleigh
How Many People Have the Name Hadleigh?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,236 people in the United States currently share the name Hadleigh. That works out to roughly 1 in every 77,908 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Hadleigh a Common or Rare Name?
Hadleigh is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Hadleigh Mean?
Hadleigh means "homestead by the hay meadow" and comes from English place name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Hadleigh in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Hadleigh Most Popular?
The name Hadleigh reached peak popularity in 2016, with 319 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Hadleigh?
Approximately 4,236 people named Hadleigh live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,265. That works out to roughly 1 in 77,908 Americans.
Is Hadleigh a rare name?
Hadleigh is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 77,908 Americans has this name.
What does the name Hadleigh mean?
Hadleigh means "homestead by the hay meadow" and comes from English place name origins.
Is Hadleigh more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Hadleigh are male and 100% are female.
When was Hadleigh most popular?
Hadleigh peaked in 2016 with 319 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.