Henley is a distinctive choice, ranked #5892 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Henley in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#5892
US Rank #956
About the Name Henley
Henley has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2445 places in five years. It was most popular in 2012 at #330 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1998.
Henley is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #956, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Henley
Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Henley per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Henley in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Henley has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 2445 places in the last five years. Its peak was #330 in 2012. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Henley is more popular in the US (#956) than in the UK (#5892). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Henley include: Elmer Wayne Henley — Elmer Wayne Henley Jr.; Stormi Henley — Stormi Bree Henley, also known simply as Stormi Bree, is an American actress, singer and beauty queen.; Russell Henley — Russell Chapin Henley is an American professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour..
Henley ranks #956 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
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UK babies named Henley (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
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In a school of 600
↓ 2445 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Henley
Likely around 1 other Henley in the class
UK Popularity (1998–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Henley
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Elmer Wayne Henley Jr. is an American serial killer and accomplice to murder convicted in 1974 of the murder of six of the twenty-nine known victims of the Houston Mass Murders, which occurred in Houston and Pasadena, Texas, between 1970 and 1973.
Stormi Bree Henley, also known simply as Stormi Bree, is an American actress, singer and beauty queen. In 2008 she was crowned Miss Tennessee Teen USA, then became Miss Teen USA 2009.
Daiyan Henley is an American professional football linebacker for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Nevada Wolf Pack and Washington State Cougars.