Unisex · #13,584 in 2026

Fenley

Fenley is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Molissa Fenley, American choreographer Stanley Fenley (1896–1972), English cricketer Warren Fenley (1922–2009), American basketball player

Current Rank
#13,584
Peak Rank
#13,584 (2022)
Total Babies
11
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #13,584 (11 total)
👦 Boy peak #12,015 (5 total)
👧As Girl Name
2008
First Year
2022
Last Year
2022
Peak Year
#13584
Peak Rank
11
Total Count
2
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2020
First Year
2020
Last Year
2020
Peak Year
#12015
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Fenley

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Fenley is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Molissa Fenley, American choreographer Stanley Fenley (1896–1972), English cricketer Warren Fenley (1922–2009), American basketball player

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The Story of Fenley

As a girl name

Fenley first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2008, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 6 Fenleys were born — ranking #13,584 that year. As of 2026, Fenley ranks #13,584 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Fenleys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Fenley first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2020, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 5 Fenleys were born — ranking #12,015 that year. As of 2026, Fenley ranks #12,015 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Fenleys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Fenley

Phonetically similar names — useful when Fenley is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fenley

What does the name Fenley mean?
Fenley is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Molissa Fenley, American choreographer Stanley Fenley (1896–1972), English cricketer Warren Fenley (1922–2009), American basketball player
How popular is Fenley in 2026?
In 2026, Fenley ranks #13,584 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Fenley most popular?
Fenley reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #13,584 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Fenley a unisex name?
Yes — Fenley is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 69% of Fenleys assigned female and 31% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Fenley?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Fenley include Wyla, Olly, Enika. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Fenley

Fenley is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2008 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Fenley's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #13,584. Use the chart and map above to compare Fenley's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.