Hadley
Hadley: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhædli/
Meaning and origin of Hadley
Root meaning: “heath”
- A unisex given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From Old English hǣþ (“heath”) + Old English leah (“woodland clearing”). Equivalent to heath (compare Heath) + -ley.
How popular is Hadley?
Since 1880, 46,595 girls and 2,096 boys in the U.S. have been named Hadley (96% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #100 in 2014. Its highest rank for boys was #668 in 1908. In 2025 it ranked #121 for girls, with 2,266 babies given the name.
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Sibling name ideas for Hadley
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Hadley FAQ
What does the name Hadley mean?
Hadley traces back to a root meaning "heath". A unisex given name transferred from the surname. From Old English hǣþ (“heath”) + Old English leah (“woodland clearing”). Equivalent to heath (compare Heath) + -ley.
What is the origin of the name Hadley?
Hadley is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Hadley?
Since 1880, 46,595 girls and 2,096 boys in the U.S. have been named Hadley (96% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #100 in 2014. Its highest rank for boys was #668 in 1908. In 2025 it ranked #121 for girls, with 2,266 babies given the name.
Is Hadley a boy or girl name?
Hadley is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 46,595 girls and 2,096 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.