Hensley
Every Hensley since 1916 — 2,217 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hensley
Hensley is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,071 in 2025 with 91 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 2,217 American babies have been named Hensley — about 92% girls and 8% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2020, when 226 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Hensley stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hensley year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 91 | #2,071 | 5 | #12,712 |
| 2024 | 82 | #2,275 | 7 | #10,277 |
| 2023 | 96 | #2,037 | — | — |
| 2022 | 138 | #1,550 | 16 | #5,711 |
| 2021 | 175 | #1,297 | 9 | #8,418 |
| 2020 | 221 | #1,108 | 5 | #12,766 |
| 2019 | 197 | #1,194 | 8 | #9,194 |
| 2018 | 208 | #1,160 | 14 | #6,147 |
| 2017 | 174 | #1,336 | 7 | #10,095 |
| 2016 | 164 | #1,414 | 7 | #10,046 |
| 2015 | 115 | #1,818 | 10 | #7,692 |
| 2014 | 90 | #2,132 | 9 | #8,388 |
| 2013 | 53 | #3,094 | 11 | #7,218 |
| 2012 | 46 | #3,490 | 7 | #10,100 |
| 2011 | 39 | #3,868 | 7 | #10,009 |
| 2010 | 29 | #4,897 | 5 | #12,958 |
| 2009 | 28 | #5,136 | 5 | #13,170 |
| 2008 | 20 | #6,648 | 6 | #11,572 |
| 2007 | 10 | #11,135 | — | — |
| 2006 | 11 | #10,162 | — | — |
| 2005 | 10 | #10,399 | — | — |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,187 | 7 | #9,285 |
| 2003 | 6 | #14,519 | 5 | #11,531 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,495 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,789 | — | — |
| 1995 | 5 | #14,240 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Hensley in 2025?
Hensley ranked #2,071 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 91 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hensley?
2,217 babies have been named Hensley in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hensley most popular?
Hensley peaked in 2020, when 226 newborns received the name.
Is Hensley a boy or girl name?
Hensley is used for both: about 92% of babies named Hensley have been girls and 8% boys.
Is the name Hensley rising or falling?
Hensley is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.