Henley is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #833 in 2013 with 319 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 607 births ranking #512. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 4,457.1%. In 2013, approximately 1 in every 5,500 girls 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.