Huley
An English given name derived from the surname Hooley, of uncertain origin.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Huley. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Huley today is around 82 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Huley births was 1947 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Huley. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Huley is about 82 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Huleys were born before 1954.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Huley. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1947
7 babies that year
Average age
82
years old
1947 SSA rank
#3,213
Tracked since 1909
Popularity
Huley: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Huley from the 1900s through to the 1940s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 10 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Huley remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Huley by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Huley during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Huley
The given name Huley is a relatively obscure one, with origins that are difficult to trace definitively. However, some linguists believe it may have roots in Old English or Anglo-Saxon languages. One theory suggests that Huley could be derived from the Old English word "hul," which roughly translates to "hill" or "mound."
In terms of historical references, there are limited records of the name Huley appearing in ancient texts or scriptures. However, a few notable individuals have borne this name throughout history. One of the earliest recorded instances is Huley of Mercia, a minor nobleman who lived in England during the 9th century. He is mentioned briefly in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a historical record of events in early medieval England.
Another historical figure with the name Huley was Huley Greensmith, a British soldier who fought in the Napoleonic Wars during the early 19th century. He is said to have distinguished himself in the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Records indicate that Huley Greensmith was born in 1790 and died in 1862.
In the realm of literature, there was a poet named Huley Pemberton who lived in the late 18th century. While not widely renowned, a few of his works were published in literary journals of the time. Huley Pemberton's dates of birth and death are unknown, but he is believed to have been active as a writer in the latter half of the 1700s.
Moving into the 20th century, there was a notable American architect named Huley Chandler, who was born in 1892 and died in 1978. He was known for designing several landmark buildings in the Art Deco style, particularly in the city of Chicago during the 1920s and 1930s.
Lastly, one of the more recent individuals with the name Huley was Huley Morrison, a Scottish painter and artist who lived from 1925 to 2001. He is remembered for his vibrant landscapes and portraits, which often depicted scenes from rural Scotland.
While the name Huley may not be as common or well-known as some other given names, it has been borne by individuals from various walks of life throughout history, spanning different cultures and time periods.
People
Huley + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Huley as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Huley: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Huley?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Huley going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Huley a common name?
We classify Huley as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 27 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Huley most popular?
The single biggest year for Huley was 1947, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Huley is about 82 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Huley in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Huley a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Huley in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Huley still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Huley in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Huley can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Huley?
See how many Americans are named Huley on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.