Hensley Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Hensley has Old English origins, meaning 'home clearing'. It evolved from the personal name Hēn and has historical forms like Henslea. The name is associated with traditional values and has no biblical relevance. It gained popularity in England during the medieval period and later in the 19th century, and it is recognized today as a surname with a strong familial connection.
The name Hensley is most popular in Tennessee, 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, Hensley has been falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Hensley' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5870th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6464th out of 6773 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15579th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 13533rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8378th 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 7752nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1541st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Hensley' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Hensley"
Pronunciation
/ˈhɛnzli/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The surname Hensley is derived from the Old English personal name 'Hēn', which means 'home' or 'enclosure', combined with 'lēah', meaning 'woodland clearing' or 'meadow'.
Meaning
Home clearing
Language Evolution
Hēn, Henslea, Hensley
Historical Usage
Hensley as a surname began to appear in England during the medieval period and gained popularity as a family name in the 19th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Henslea, Hensly, Henzley
Modern Popularity & Image
Hensley is perceived as a traditional English surname that carries connotations of heritage and familial roots.
Famous People
Hensley Henson, David Hensley
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Hensley"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Hensley"
"Hensley" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 5870th of 7545 | 17 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6464th of 6773 | 6 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 15579th of 16616 | 6 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 13533rd of 24088 | 42 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 8378th of 23106 | 103 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 27321st of 27321 | 5 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 7752nd of 35406 | 229 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1541st of 30306 | 1,713 |
Regional Popularity of "Hensley" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Hensley" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
74.32% 5435th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
32.91% 1311th/3984 |
70.69% 3172nd/4487 |
18.79% 1282nd/6822 |
42.37% 2659th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Hensley"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Hensley" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.