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Henslee

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Pronounced HENZ-lee /ˈhɛnz.li/Medium

Meaning: A modern spelling of the surname Hensley, likely a place-name meaning 'Hun's or Hengist's clearing/meadow,' now a girls' first name. Routes uncertain in detail.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp surname-style name: Henslee reworks Hensley/Henley (said 'HENZ-lee'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish, American
MeaningA modern spelling of the surname Hensley, likely a place-name meaning 'Hun's or Hengist's clearing/meadow,' now a girls' first name. Routes uncertain in detail.
U.S. rank (2024)#12608 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 265

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220112024

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

Henslee is a modern spelling of the surname Hensley, likely a place-name for a 'clearing' or 'meadow,' now used as a girls' first name in the family of Henley and Presley. The finer routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'HENZ-lee').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and crisp.

Did you know? Henslee is a modern spelling of the surname Hensley — likely 'Hengist's clearing' — carried into girls' first-name use, its finer roots uncertain, which we note (said 'HENZ-lee').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Henslee — Modern spelling of surname Hensley; routes uncertain

Variations

HenslieHensleyHensleigh

Nicknames

HensLee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Henslee mean?

Henslee is a modern spelling of the surname Hensley, likely 'Hengist's clearing/meadow'; the finer routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Henslee?

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

Is Henslee a boy or girl name?

Henslee is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Henslee?

Henslee is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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