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Hurley

♂ Boy

Pronounced HUR-lee /ˈhɜr.li/High

Meaning: From the Irish O hUirthile — variously 'the sea tide' and linked to an Old English 'corner meadow'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The sea tide: Hurley is Irish. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowIrish
MeaningFrom the Irish O hUirthile — variously 'the sea tide' and linked to an Old English 'corner meadow'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#8553 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1919
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,581

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192618812024

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

Hurley comes from the Irish O hUirthile — variously 'the sea tide' and linked to an Old English 'corner meadow' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'HUR-lee').

In the U.S. it appears as an Irish surname-name. Rare, the-sea-tide at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Hurley comes from the Irish O hUirthile, variously 'the sea tide' (and an Old English 'corner meadow') — a crisp surname-name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'HUR-lee').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Hurley — routes layered

Variations

HurleighHurly

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hurley mean?

Hurley is an Irish surname, variously 'the sea tide' (and an Old English 'corner meadow'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Hurley?

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

Is Hurley a boy or girl name?

Hurley is a boy's name.

How popular is Hurley?

Hurley is a very rare name in the U.S.

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