Huntley Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Huntley is an Old English name meaning 'hound clearing', derived from the elements 'hun' and 'leah'. It has evolved from Huntlea in Old English to its modern form. The name is associated with traits of nature and hunting, and it has no biblical relevance. It gained popularity as a surname in medieval England before becoming a given name in the 19th century. Today, it is perceived as traditional and unique.
The name Huntley is most popular in Montana, 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 Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Huntley has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, too falling 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 male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Huntley' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6241st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6773rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6723rd out of 7552 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13208th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6570th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2179th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 19592nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3035th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Huntley' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Huntley"
Pronunciation
/ˈhʌntli/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Huntley is derived from the Old English elements 'hun' meaning 'hound' or 'dog' and 'leah' meaning 'wood' or 'clearing'. It originally referred to a 'clearing where hounds were kept' or a place associated with hunting.
Meaning
hound clearing
Language Evolution
Huntlea (Old English), Huntley (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Huntley gained popularity in England during the medieval period, often used as a surname before becoming a first name in the 19th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Hunt, Huntly, Huntleigh
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Huntley is viewed as a traditional yet unique name, often associated with nature and hunting. It is relatively uncommon as a first name but retains a classic appeal.
Famous People
Huntley Wright, an English actor, Huntley Johnson, an American writer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Huntley"
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 "Huntley"
"Huntley" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 6241st of 7545 | 13 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6773rd of 6773 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 6723rd of 7552 | 10 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 13208th of 16616 | 13 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 6570th of 24088 | 174 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2179th of 23106 | 779 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 19592nd of 35406 | 42 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3035th of 30306 | 654 |
Regional Popularity of "Huntley" 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) |
49.95% 1990th/3984 |
79.30% 3558th/4487 |
33.77% 2304th/6822 |
63.67% 3996th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Huntley" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
74.77% 2979th/3984 |
- |
43.14% 2943rd/6822 |
73.34% 4603rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Huntley"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Huntley" 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.