How Many People Are Named Hadley?
Complete statistics for the name Hadley: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Hadley is a unique name, barely making the top 1% of names in the U.S. There are about 45,480 people named Hadley, which means 1 in 7,256 Americans share this name. It's a modern choice, with most Hadleys being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
The number 1 in numerology traditionally represents independence, leadership, and a pioneering spirit. People associated with 1 are seen as self-reliant individuals who forge their own path rather than follow the crowd.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 13All 46,412 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: 2014Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Hadley Through the Generations
The name Hadley has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2014 with 3,060 new births. Today, there are 45,480 people named Hadley in the U.S., but only 4,208 of them were born after 2014, showing a significant gap between past and present numbers. This makes it a truly modern name, with 95% of Hadleys under 30. The majority, 44,104, are under 30, while just 1,538 are aged 30-60 and only 770 are over 60, indicating a strong generational shift towards this name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Hadley's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Hadley
How Many People Have the Name Hadley?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 21,312 people in the United States currently share the name Hadley. That works out to roughly 1 in every 15,552 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Hadley a Common or Rare Name?
Hadley is classified as 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 Hadley Mean?
Hadley means "heather meadow field" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Hadley in SSA data, approximately 3% are male and 97% are female.
When Was Hadley Most Popular?
The name Hadley reached peak popularity in 2014, with 3,060 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 Hadley?
Approximately 21,312 people named Hadley live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 21,312. That works out to roughly 1 in 15,552 Americans.
Is Hadley a rare name?
Hadley is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 15,552 Americans has this name.
What does the name Hadley mean?
Hadley means "heather meadow field" and comes from Old English origins.
Is Hadley more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 3% of people named Hadley are male and 97% are female.
When was Hadley most popular?
Hadley peaked in 2014 with 3,060 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.