Herley Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Herley means 'hare wood' or 'clearing' in Old English.
Meaning of the Name Herley
Herley is a variant of the name Harley, which originated from an English surname. It is derived from the Old English words 'hara' meaning 'hare' and 'leah' meaning 'wood' or 'clearing'. The name was originally used to describe someone who lived near a hare's wood or clearing. It can also be associated with the popular Harley Davidson motorcycles.
Popularity of the Name Herley
The popularity for the name Herley peaked in popularity in the year 1922 with 10 births, which ranked number 5,952 out of 9,658 unique names for that year. Herley had the most male births in 1922 with 10, which ranked number 2,801 out of 4,967 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Herley
Popularity of Herley by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Herley. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Herley in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Herley is a great pick!
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