How Many People Are Named Hanley?

Complete statistics for the name Hanley: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Hanley
Rare
Old English

Hanley means 'hill' in Old English, making it a name with roots in the landscape. Only 697 people named Hanley live in the US today, which is just 1 in 473,643 Americans. The majority, 68%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~17,920
Living in US
1 in 18,496
Americans
2014
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Hill
🌐
Origin
Old English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Strong Dependable Determined
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are often seen as highly intuitive and sensitive.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,254
Worldwide Bearers
#125,605
Global Rank
🇸🇬 Singapore
1,964
🇨🇳 China
448
🇺🇸 United States
433
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
111
🇵🇭 Philippines
67
🇿🇦 South Africa
50
🇲🇾 Malaysia
30
🇳🇮 Nicaragua
15
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
14
🇨🇦 Canada
14

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
436 (63%)
♀ Female
261 (37%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 37
627
Would be under 30 (68%)
29
Would be 30–60 (3%)
267
Would be over 60 (29%)

All 923 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: 2014

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
21
Modern Appeal
99
International
92

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Hanley Through the Generations

Hanley has seen steady usage since its peak in 2014 when 53 babies were given this name. Today, there are 697 Hanleys living in the United States, with most falling into the 30-60 age bracket. This distribution suggests that while Hanley isn't a new name, it's still popular among younger generations, maintaining a stable presence in the naming landscape.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 31

✨ Similar Names to Hanley

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Hanley's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Hanley

How Many People Have the Name Hanley?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 17,920 people in the United States currently share the name Hanley. That works out to roughly 1 in every 18,496 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Hanley a Common or Rare Name?

Hanley 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 Hanley Mean?

Hanley means "hill" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Hanley in SSA data, approximately 63% are male and 37% are female.

When Was Hanley Most Popular?

The name Hanley reached peak popularity in 2014, with 53 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Hanley?

Approximately 17,920 people named Hanley live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 17,920. That works out to roughly 1 in 18,496 Americans.

Is Hanley a rare name?

Hanley is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 18,496 Americans has this name.

What does the name Hanley mean?

Hanley means "hill" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Hanley more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 63% of people named Hanley are male and 37% are female.

When was Hanley most popular?

Hanley peaked in 2014 with 53 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US17,920
All-Time Births17,920
1 in X1 in 18,496
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age37
Peak Year2014
World Rank#125,605
Male %63%
Female %37%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.