Henley is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #574 in 2017 with 66 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2012 with 134 births ranking #330. In 2017, approximately 1 in every 4,892 boys born was named Henley. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Henley is an English surname and place-name name with a polished, modern feel. Its older meaning is landscape-based, though that background matters less in current use than the name's smooth style.
The name entered first-name use through the same trend that lifted many English surnames into baby naming. It now feels stylish, light, and slightly preppy.