Huntley
54% girls · 46% boys
About Huntley
A softer take on Hunter. Huntley could be considered a truly neutral name in the US, where it was given to 102 girls and 98 boys in 2024, making the split 51:49. Borrowed from a place name in South West England, Huntley could be considered cool, tough, and preppy at the same time, or, it may remind some of a a high-profile English murder case.
Huntley for boys#2065 US
Huntley was best known as Brinkley's fellow news anchor back in the 60s and 70s, while in the UK, it might still be linked to a high profile murder case. Nevertheless, this surname style choice feels tough, trendy, preppy, and outdoorsy at the same time and may fit in with the likes of Hunter, Wesley, and Bentley.
As of 2024, the name is a truly neutral choice, given to 102 girls and 98 boys.
Pronounced HUNT-lee.
As of October 2026, Huntley ranked #2201 for girls and #2065 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1944 for girls in 2024 and #1697 for boys in 2024.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #2,382 | 54 |
| 2015 | #3,875 | 39 | #2,370 | 55 |
| 2016 | #4,569 | 31 | #2,188 | 62 |
| 2017 | #3,802 | 40 | #2,541 | 50 |
| 2018 | #3,129 | 52 | #2,291 | 59 |
| 2019 | #2,711 | 63 | #2,373 | 57 |
| 2020 | #2,476 | 70 | #2,100 | 67 |
| 2021 | #2,651 | 65 | #1,989 | 75 |
| 2022 | #2,282 | 82 | #2,064 | 73 |
| 2023 | #2,565 | 69 | #1,901 | 83 |
| 2024 | #1,944 | 102 | #1,697 | 98 |
| 2025 | #2,201 | 84 | #2,065 | 72 |
World rankings
Huntley for girls
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