boy's name
Herley
HUR-lee (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 149
Herley is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1956 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1922, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Herley Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 31 |
| 1920s | 51 |
| 1930s | 34 |
| 1940s | 25 |
| 1950s | 8 |
How Popular Is Herley?
In 1956, Herley was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Herley
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Herley Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Herley over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Herley
- English HUR-lee
Sibling Names for Herley
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Herley — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Herley
How popular is the name Herley?
In 1956, Herley was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Herley a girl's or a boy's name?
Herley is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Herley?
Herley has 2 syllables.
When was Herley most popular?
Herley peaked in 1922, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.