Hartley

Gender Usage of the Name Hartley

Overall Gender Classification Methodology

Hartley is generally considered a unisex name, although one gender is somewhat more common. Current records show 28.88% male and 71.12% female bearers. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.

Popularity of the Name Hartley

• Worldwide

  #146 Unisex name (2025)

• • United States

    #107 Unisex name (2025)

  • United Kingdom

    #114 Unisex name (2025)

  • Canada

    #120 Unisex name (2024)

  • Australia

    Unranked (2025)

Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.

Overall PopularityMethodology

Hartley is listed under Common Unisex Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.

Ranking OverviewMethodology

Hartley ranked #146 on the Popular Unisex Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #119 in 2024 — a drop of 27 places. Hartley maintains a steady presence among commonly used names.

Historically, its best recorded position was #26 in 1949. Its lowest recorded position was #1,051 in 2007. Over the last 8 years (2017–2025) the name fell 8 places (from #112 to #146).

Characteristics of the Name Hartley

Pronunciation & StructureMethodology

Phonetic Source

CMU

Syllables

2 syllables — Two-Syllable Unisex Names

Length

7 letters — Long Unisex Names

Starts with

H — Unisex Names Starting with H

Ends with

y — Unisex Names Ending in “y”

Name AestheticMethodology

Hartley combines two syllables with a 10 stress pattern, ending in a soft suffix. This phonetic profile is frequently seen in names associated with British landed gentry. The name reflects a Preppy & Posh aesthetic.

Middle Names For Hartley

Middle names used with HartleyMethodology

Hartley is most frequently used with these unisex middle names: Hartley Reese · Hartley Hayden · Hartley Barron

• Total 24 middle names used with Hartley
• 9 boy middle names used with Hartley
• 12 girl middle names used with Hartley

Middle name suggestions for HartleyMethodology

Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Hartley is most frequently associated with unisex middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “l”.

Examples: Hartley Leslie · Hartley Lawson · Hartley Lavern · Hartley Layton · Hartley Latham. View all 191 suggested middle names.

Names Similar to Hartley

Spelled Like Hartley Finder

Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Harley

Same Starting Sound Finder

Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Jaime · Harley · Harlem · View all Top 100 names

Rhymes With Hartley Finder

Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Jamie · Leslie · Charlie · View all Top 100 names

Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder

Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Taylor · Jamie · Leslie · View all Top 100 names

Dictionary & Etymology of “Hartley”

Dictionary Meaning of "Hartley"Methodology

• A placename

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  • A village and civil parish in Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, previously in Eden district (OS grid ref NY7808).
  • A suburb of Plymouth, Devon, England (OS grid ref SX488325).
  • A village and civil parish in Sevenoaks district, Kent, England (OS grid ref TQ605675).
  • A village in Cranbrook and Sissinghurst parish, Tunbridge Wells district, Kent, England (OS grid ref TQ7534).
  • A suburb of Seaton Sluice, Northumberland, England, on the border with Tyne and Wear (OS grid ref NZ3375)
  • A census-designated place in Solano County, California, United States.
  • A city in O'Brien County, Iowa, United States.
  • An unincorporated community in Gogebic County, Michigan, United States.
  • An unincorporated community in Haakon County, South Dakota, United States.
  • A census-designated place in Hartley County, Texas, United States.

• Ellipsis of Hartley County

• A habitational surname from Old English

Alternative Forms

Artley.

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How to Spell Hartley in ASL

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