NAME PROFILE
Coley
Derived from the Old English words 'heah' meaning high and 'leah' meaning meadow or clearing, it literally translates to high meadow. This name evokes a sense of perspective and light, suggesting a person who is both grounded in nature and possesses an elevated, optimistic spirit.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,377 |
| Gender | Male (10% / 90%) |
| Peak year | 1950 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1911 |
| Most recent | 2018 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
SC — 36%NC — 23%GA — 23%AL — 16%TX — 2%
Notable People
Hanley Ramirez (Professional Baseball Player) · Hanley Stafford (Radio Actor on The Baby Snooks Show) · Hanley Funderburk (President of Auburn University) · Hanley Denning (Humanitarian and Founder of Safe Passage) · Hanley Wood (Media Entrepreneur and Publisher)
Nicknames & Diminutives
HaniLee
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