Henley is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1775 in 2023 with 91 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2015 with 104 births ranking #1556. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 18,775 boys born was named Henley. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.