boy's name
Hurley
HUR-lee (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 2,674
Hurley is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 9 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 1919, when 54 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1881.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Hurley Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 36 |
| 1890s | 74 |
| 1900s | 76 |
| 1910s | 298 |
| 1920s | 406 |
| 1930s | 407 |
| 1940s | 338 |
| 1950s | 276 |
| 1960s | 148 |
| 1970s | 93 |
| 1980s | 69 |
| 1990s | 25 |
| 2000s | 108 |
| 2010s | 244 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 61 |
How Popular Is Hurley?
In 2024, Hurley was given to 9 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.
Where Hurley Is Used
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 Hurley
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Hurley Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Hurley over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Hurley
- English HUR-lee
Sibling Names for Hurley
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Hurley — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Hurley
How popular is the name Hurley?
In 2024, Hurley was given to 9 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 Hurley a girl's or a boy's name?
Hurley is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Hurley?
Hurley has 2 syllables.
When was Hurley most popular?
Hurley peaked in 1919, when 54 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.