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Henley

Boy name · 7 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Henley: 7 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 7 births in 2011.

Henley began as an English surname rooted in Old English, meaning "high meadow" or "clearing by the wood" – a reference to the place-name Henley-on-Thames. The most famous bearer is the poet William Ernest Henley, author of the defiant poem “Invictus,” though the name is also recognised through Don Henley of the Eagles. As a given name, Henley rose in popularity from the 2000s, often chosen for its soft yet sturdy sound and unisex appeal. The place Henley-on-Thames is synonymous with the annual Royal Regatta, lending the name a sporty, genteel air. A notable variant is the spelling Henlee, but Henley remains the predominant form, crossing from surname to first name with quiet confidence.

Boy 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20117 babies
Latest (2011)
#4217 babies
Total births
7since 2011
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2011 · 7
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).