Notley
A name possibly derived from a place name in England.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Notley. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Notley today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Notley births was 1919 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Notley. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Notley. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1919
6 babies that year
Average age
-
1919 SSA rank
#4,045
Tracked since 1919
Popularity
Notley: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Notley 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 Notley during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Notley
The given name Notley is of Old English origin, derived from the words "nott" and "leah," meaning "nut meadow" or "nut clearing." This name emerged during the Anglo-Saxon period in England, around the 5th to 11th centuries AD.
Notley was initially used as a surname, referring to people who lived in areas with an abundance of nut trees. Over time, it transitioned into a given name, though its use as a first name has been relatively rare throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Notley can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive record of landowners and estates in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The book mentions several places with names derived from "Notley," indicating the name's geographical origins.
In the 13th century, a notable figure named Notley de Lysurs was a landowner in Buckinghamshire, England. Records from this period often included place names as part of personal names, reflecting the individual's connection to a particular location.
During the Renaissance period, a scholar and theologian named Thomas Notley (c. 1450-1512) gained recognition for his writings on religious topics. He served as a canon of St. Paul's Cathedral in London and was known for his intellectual contributions to the Church.
In the 18th century, John Notley (1719-1786) was a British architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Foundling Hospital and the Church of St. Mary Woolnoth. His architectural works showcased the Georgian style prevalent during that era.
Another individual with the name Notley was William Notley (1805-1865), a British politician and Member of Parliament for Ipswich. He played an active role in local politics and advocated for various social reforms during the Victorian era.
While Notley has been a relatively uncommon given name throughout history, it has maintained a presence, particularly in England, where it originated. The name's connection to the natural world and its association with specific locations have contributed to its unique character and historical significance.
People
Notley + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Notley as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Notley: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Notley?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Notley 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 - US residents.
Is Notley a common name?
We classify Notley as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Notley most popular?
The single biggest year for Notley was 1919, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Notley is about 0 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 Notley in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Notley a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Notley 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 Notley still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Notley 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 Notley 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 common is the name Notley?
See how many people share the name Notley on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.