Hurley

Hurley is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 9 boys in the United States.

Hurley at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Hurley

Hurley belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Hurley first appears in Social Security records in 1881. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #684 in 1898, and in 2024 9 babies received the name — 2,581 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Hurley in US records

First recorded (US)
1881
Best US rank
#684 in 1898
Peak year
1919
Babies named Hurley in 2024
9
Total since 1880
2,581

Hurley in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2012
Best rank
#3996 in 2017
Babies named Hurley in 2020
3
Total since 1996
10

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hurley mean?

The meaning of Hurley is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Hurley a boy or girl name?

Hurley is a boy name. In 2024, 9 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Hurley?

Hurley comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Hurley?

Hurley first appears in US records in 1881. Its best-ever ranking was #684 in 1898, and 9 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].