Hurley
- Pronunciation
- [Hur-ley]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Tide
- Origin
- Gaelic
Hurley Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,581 baby boys have been named Hurley. The name peaked in 1919 with 54 US births that year (rank #912). In 2024, ranked #8553 nationally — 7,641 places below its 1919 peak.
Top States for Hurley
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Hurley births are: North Carolina (251), Virginia (90), Tennessee (42).
Other Gaelic-Origin Names Like Hurley
If you like Hurley's Gaelic origin, consider these related names: Abboid, Ahern, Aibhlin, Aidan, Ailin. Browse all Gaelic names →
6-Letter Names Starting with H
Names with Hurley's exact length and starting letter: Habiba, Hacket, Hadara, Haddad, Hadden.
Quick Facts About Hurley
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Compare Hurley to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Hurley against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).