Total births
46,595
Girls' name · since 1964
Hadley
Since 1964, U.S. Social Security records show 46,595 babies named Hadley, peaking in 2014. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #115
- among girls today
- 46,595
- born since 1964
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 99.4%
- more common than other girls
Hadley currently ranks #115 among girls' names in America, with 46,595 babies recorded since 1964.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Hadley has been recorded 46,595 times among girls since 1964, currently ranked #115 nationally and more common than 99.4% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1964 to 2025.
- #115 among girls today
- 46,595 born since 1964
- 2010s peak decade
- 99.4% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Hadley is currently the #115 girls' name in America, more common than 99.4% of girls - 46,595 born since 1964, peaking in the 2010s.
- #115
- among girls today
- 46,595
- born since 1964
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 99.4%
- more common than other girls
Hadley vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#115
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 99.4% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Hadley was born in this single decade.
2014
Single peak year
3,015 babies were named Hadley in 2014 - its busiest year on record.
How Hadley compares
46,595 Top 3% higher than 97% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Hadley's all-time total is 122x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Hadley | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 46,595 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 3,015 | 48 | 19,840 |
Hadley's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Hadley's SSA record in two at 1995 and the more recent half accounts for 98% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 2%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1965, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2014 peak of 3,015, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Hadley at a glance
Top 1,000 girls' namePeak year
2014
Current rank
#115
Active since
1964
Hadley popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1964–2025
- Peak year (2014)
- 3,015
- Annual births at peak, across 62 years of records
Hadley popularity over time - boys
2,096 total births recorded since 1906 (Hadley as boys' name)
Hadley by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Hadley's strongest decade.
25,483 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Hadley births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 43
1960s
43 births
- 1970s 192
1970s
192 births
- 1980s 342
1980s
342 births
- 1990s 1,199
1990s
1,199 births
- 2000s 4,941
2000s
4,941 births
- 2010s
2010s
25,483 births
- 2020s
2020s
14,395 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 25,483 births (55% of all-time use).
How Hadley compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Hadley's total volume
Hadley vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Hadley by state
Where Hadley concentrates geographically, total births since 1964
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 3,828 | 8.2% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 1,941 | 4.2% |
| #3 | Indiana | | 1,822 | 3.9% |
| #4 | Tennessee | | 1,736 | 3.7% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 1,692 | 3.6% |
| #6 | California | | 1,683 | 3.6% |
| #7 | Missouri | | 1,642 | 3.5% |
| #8 | Georgia | | 1,580 | 3.4% |
Texas share of Hadley's total US births 8.2%
Even split
3,828 of 46,595 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 51 reporting states.
Hadley appears in 51 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hadley? ▼
46,595 babies have been named Hadley since 1964. It currently ranks #115 among girls. The peak year was 2014 with 3,015 births.
When was Hadley most popular? ▼
Hadley was most popular in the 2010s decade with 25,483 total births. The single peak year was 2014.
Where is Hadley most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hadley are Texas (3,828 births), Ohio (1,941 births), Indiana (1,822 births).
How long has the name Hadley been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Hadley since 1964 -- 62 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Hadley? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hadassah, Hadlee, Hadleigh, Haddie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Hadley's data
- Hadley's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (25,483 total births) through the 2020s (14,395) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Hadleys (3,828 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Hadley
Nearby Names Like Hadley
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hadley
Hadassah Girl
#530 9,312 births
Hadlee Girl
#942 5,234 births
Hadleigh Girl
#1133 4,467 births
Haddie Girl
#1724 2,061 births
Hadassa Girl
#1604 1,647 births
Compare Hadley side by side: Hadley vs Hadassah Hadley vs Hadlee Hadley vs Hadleigh
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Hadley
Rose #114
500,586 births · Peak 1917
Julia #116
476,250 births · Peak 2001
Raelynn #113
34,671 births · Peak 2022
Serenity #117
77,550 births · Peak 2013
Alaia #112
17,682 births · Peak 2024
Eliza #118
70,569 births · Peak 2021
Juniper #111
21,856 births · Peak 2025
Margaret #119
1,264,774 births · Peak 1921
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1964–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Hadley: #115 Girls' Name - 46,595 Births, Peak 2014." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hadley. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Hadley draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.