Girl · #12,196 in 2026

Hinley

Name: Popularity of the name Hinley in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Hinley, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,196

Peak Rank

#4,890 (2014)

Total Babies

114

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2012

First Year

2021

Last Year

2014

Peak Year

#4890

Peak Rank

114

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Hinley

Hinley first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2012, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 28 Hinleys were born — ranking #4,890 that year. As of 2026, Hinley ranks #12,196 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 114 Hinleys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Hinley

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

Henley
Hunley
Hanley
Hanly
Homely
Hilly
Hiney
Hamley
Hinny
Hindley
Hiley
Hinchey

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hinley

What does the name Hinley mean?

Hinley is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2012. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Hinley in 2026?

In 2026, Hinley ranks #12,196 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Hinley most popular?

Hinley reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #4,890 that year with 28 babies given the name.

Is Hinley a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Hinley is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Hinley?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hinley include Lorielle, Rossi, Amirra. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Hinley

Hinley is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2012 and has accumulated 114 births in the dataset. Hinley's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #4,890. Use the chart and map above to compare Hinley'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.