How Many People Are Named Hensley?
Complete statistics for the name Hensley: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Hensley is a very rare female name, with only 2,084 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 158,341 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 98% of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spiritual growth, and a deep connection to the mysteries of life.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 10All 2,121 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: 2020Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Hensley Through the Generations
Hensley has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2020 with 226 births. The name's current generation skew is heavily towards younger individuals, with 2,087 under 30 years old, compared to only 11 aged between 30 and 60, and 23 over 60. This indicates that Hensley is a name predominantly chosen by parents in recent years, reflecting a trend towards more contemporary naming choices.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Hensley's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Hensley
How Many People Have the Name Hensley?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 47,615 people in the United States currently share the name Hensley. That works out to roughly 1 in every 6,961 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.
Is Hensley a Common or Rare Name?
Hensley is classified as Uncommon. 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 Hensley Mean?
Hensley means "creative variant of Hensley" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Hensley in SSA data, approximately 7% are male and 93% are female.
When Was Hensley Most Popular?
The name Hensley reached peak popularity in 2020, with 226 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 Hensley?
Approximately 47,615 people named Hensley live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 47,615. That works out to roughly 1 in 6,961 Americans.
Is Hensley a rare name?
Hensley is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 6,961 Americans has this name.
What does the name Hensley mean?
Hensley means "creative variant of Hensley" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Hensley more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 7% of people named Hensley are male and 93% are female.
When was Hensley most popular?
Hensley peaked in 2020 with 226 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.