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Hartley is an Old English name meaning 'the clearing where the stags are found.' Its origins can be traced back to the Old English elements 'heorot' and 'leah.' The name has evolved through various historical forms over time. Hartley carries traits of strength and connection to nature, with no direct biblical relevance. It rose to popularity in the 19th century and is currently viewed positively, with several notable figures bearing the name.

The name Hartley is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South 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, Hartley has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Hartley' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1394th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1521st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2513th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4950th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7805th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7481st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4531st out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11965th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4512th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1697th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Hartley' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.