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Hensley

♂ Boy

Pronounced HENZ-lee /ˈhɛnz.li/Medium

Meaning: From an English surname/place-name, variously 'Henne's/Hengest's meadow' (linked to hengest, 'stallion', + leah, 'meadow'); used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Henne's meadow: Hensley is an English surname-name. Crisp and classic (said 'HENZ-lee'). Routes layered; used for both.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom an English surname/place-name, variously 'Henne's/Hengest's meadow' (linked to hengest, 'stallion', + leah, 'meadow'); used for both sexes; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#12712 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 179

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219162025

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

Hensley comes from an English surname/place-name, variously 'Henne's/Hengest's meadow' (linked to hengest, 'stallion', + leah, 'meadow'); used for both sexes (routes layered). A crisp name (said 'HENZ-lee').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, for both sexes. Rare, a meadow-name, and crisp.

Did you know? Hensley is variously 'Henne's/Hengest's meadow' from an English surname (linked to hengest, 'stallion', + leah, 'meadow') — used for both sexes — a crisp choice (routes layered; said 'HENZ-lee').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Hensley — English surname; unisex; routes layered

Variations

HenslyHinsley

Nicknames

Hen

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hensley mean?

Hensley is an English surname-name, variously 'Henne's/Hengest's meadow'; used for both sexes. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Hensley?

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

Is Hensley a boy or girl name?

Hensley is used for both; here it is listed as a boy's name.

How popular is Hensley?

Hensley is a very rare name in the U.S. as a boy's name.

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