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Summary

The name Hanley has Irish origins, specifically from the Gaelic 'Ó hAnaile', meaning 'descendant of Anail', which relates to breath or soul. It evolved from Ó hAnaile to its current form. The name is often associated with traditional Irish heritage and is perceived positively in modern contexts. While it has no biblical relevance, it has historical significance in Ireland, especially after the anglicization of surnames.

The name Hanley is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Hanley has been stalled for male in Northeast. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in Northeast. Across generations, 'Hanley' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3025th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3199th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4902nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6632nd out of 10718 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7287th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5151st out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 27321st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 12802nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8437th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Hanley' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.