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Henslie

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Pronounced HENZ-lee /ˈhɛnz.li/Medium

Meaning: An -ie spelling in the family of Henslee, from the surname Hensley, likely a place-name for a 'clearing' or 'meadow,' now a girls' first name. Routes uncertain in detail.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp surname-style name: Henslie is an -ie spelling of Hensley/Henslee (said 'HENZ-lee'). Routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish, American
MeaningAn -ie spelling in the family of Henslee, from the surname Hensley, likely a place-name for a 'clearing' or 'meadow,' now a girls' first name. Routes uncertain in detail.
U.S. rank (2024)#12609 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 41

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920172024

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

Henslie is a modern -ie spelling in the family of Henslee and the surname Hensley, likely a place-name for a 'clearing' or 'meadow.' Now a girls' first name, its 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? Henslie is an -ie-spelling cousin of Henslee, from the surname Hensley — likely a 'clearing' place-name — now used for girls, its finer roots uncertain, which we note (said 'HENZ-lee').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Henslie — -ie spelling of surname Hensley; routes uncertain

Variations

HensleeHensleyHensleigh

Nicknames

HensLee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Henslie mean?

Henslie is an -ie spelling of Hensley/Henslee, likely 'Hengist's clearing/meadow'; the finer routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Henslie?

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

Is Henslie a boy or girl name?

Henslie is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Henslie?

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

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