Henley is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1001 in 2025 with 252 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 607 births ranking #512. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 3,500.0%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 6,378 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.