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Hatley

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Pronounced HAT-lee /ˈhæt.li/Medium

Meaning: From the English surname and place name Hatley, from Old English roots meaning 'heath clearing; wood or meadow on the heath.' A modern surname-style pick.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname-style name: Hatley means 'heath clearing' (said 'HAT-lee'). Modern and breezy.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English surname and place name Hatley, from Old English roots meaning 'heath clearing; wood or meadow on the heath.' A modern surname-style pick.
U.S. rank (2025)#12374 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 132

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201320102025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Hatley comes from an English surname and place name meaning 'heath clearing.' As a given name it rides the -ley trend beside Hadley and Oakley — modern and airy, rare in the U.S. (said 'HAT-lee').

It appears only recently and rarely. Rare, surname-style, and breezy.

Did you know? Hatley is an English surname and place name from Old English for 'heath clearing; a wood or meadow on the heath' — a modern, breezy surname-style pick (said 'HAT-lee').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Hatley — English surname/place; 'heath clearing'

Variations

HadleyHatleeHatleigh

Nicknames

HattieLee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hatley mean?

Hatley is an English surname and place name from Old English for 'heath clearing.'

How do you pronounce Hatley?

It's said HAT-lee /ˈhæt.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hatley a boy or girl name?

Hatley is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Hatley?

Hatley is a rare, recent name in the U.S.

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