Hadley
Hadley is a girls' name of English origin meaning “heather meadow.” It ranked #121 in the United States in 2025. Hadley is an English place name meaning 'heather meadow,' combining Old English 'haeth' (heather) and 'leah' (clearing).
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how do you pronounce Hadley?
HAD-lee
where does the name Hadley come from?
A transferred English place name, from heath and lēah, a woodland clearing: heather field. The place name occurs in more than one county.
It gained literary glamour through Hadley Richardson, Ernest Hemingway's first wife and muse. The name has a preppy, sophisticated quality that has made it increasingly popular for girls since the 2000s.
how popular is this name?
Hadley has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 27 years since 1998, and fell outside it for 1. It peaked at #100 in 2014, and ranked #121 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #121 |
| 2024 | #115 |
| 2023 | #119 |
| 2022 | #112 |
| 2021 | #112 |
| 2020 | #111 |
| 2019 | #112 |
| 2018 | #104 |
| 2017 | #112 |
| 2016 | #108 |
| 2014 | #100 |
| 2010 | #217 |
| 2000 | #919 |
| 1998 | #965 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Hadley fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Hadley
The name has increased in use for girls in the United States in recent years.
who are famous people named Hadley?
- Hadley Richardson (Ernest Hemingway's first wife)
- Hadley Freeman (British-American journalist and author)
what are the nicknames and variants of Hadley?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Hadley?
what names go well with Hadley?
Sibling names that share Hadley's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Hadley
What does the name Hadley mean?
Hadley means “heather meadow”.
What is the origin of the name Hadley?
Hadley comes from the English naming tradition. Related forms include Hadleigh and Hadlee.
How popular is the name Hadley?
Hadley ranked #121 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2014, at #100, and it has spent 27 years in the top 1,000 since 1998.
Is Hadley a boy or girl name?
Hadley is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Hadley?
Hadley is pronounced HAD-lee, with 2 syllables.
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