How old is someone named Hadley?
The average Hadley is 11 years old.
Half of all living Hadleys are between 5 and 14.
When was Hadley popular?
Most of the Hadleys in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2014 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 36 | 0 |
| 1910s | 130 | 0 |
| 1920s | 178 | 0 |
| 1930s | 134 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 123 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 103 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 131 | 110 |
| 1970s | 264 | 250 |
| 1980s | 467 | 450 |
| 1990s | 1,393 | 1,400 |
| 2000s | 5,322 | 5,300 |
| 2010s | 25,871 | 26,000 |
| 2020s | 14,539 | 14,000 |
How many Hadleys are still alive?
About 48,000 Hadleys are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 49,000 babies named Hadley since 1906.
Nearly every Hadley ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Hadley?
Three in four living Hadleys are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Gen X under 1%
- Millennial 2%
- Gen Z 24%
- Gen Alpha 72%
Is Hadley an old name?
No. Hadley is one of the youngest names around: younger than 92 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Hadley will be 26 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Hadley a boy or girl name?
Mostly girls: 96.9% of living Hadleys are women.
Names the same age as Hadley
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Hadley's name twin is Jayce. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Jayce's age curve is the closest match to Hadley's: 96% alike.
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Questions about the name Hadley
How old is the average Hadley?
The average Hadley in the US is 11 years old. The median is 10, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Hadley?
About 48,000 Hadleys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 49,000 babies given the name since 1906.
When was the name Hadley most popular?
In 2014, when about 3,100 baby girls were named Hadley.
Is Hadley a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 72% of living Hadleys are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this