Hurley
Every Hurley since 1881 — 2,659 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hurley
Hurley is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1881, 2,659 American babies have been named Hurley. Its peak came in 1919, when 54 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Hurley stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hurley year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | 9 | #8,586 |
| 2023 | — | — | 13 | #6,671 |
| 2022 | — | — | 9 | #8,568 |
| 2021 | — | — | 16 | #5,630 |
| 2020 | — | — | 14 | #6,092 |
| 2019 | — | — | 6 | #11,290 |
| 2018 | 5 | #16,594 | 13 | #6,493 |
| 2017 | — | — | 18 | #5,177 |
| 2016 | — | — | 15 | #5,891 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,216 | 25 | #4,122 |
| 2014 | 6 | #15,322 | 19 | #4,944 |
| 2013 | 10 | #10,546 | 24 | #4,110 |
| 2012 | 5 | #17,853 | 30 | #3,573 |
| 2011 | 8 | #12,601 | 37 | #3,072 |
| 2010 | — | — | 17 | #5,339 |
| 2009 | 10 | #10,967 | 28 | #3,761 |
| 2008 | 5 | #18,559 | 24 | #4,183 |
| 2007 | — | — | 23 | #4,281 |
| 2006 | — | — | 5 | #12,747 |
| 2005 | — | — | 7 | #9,492 |
| 2004 | — | — | 6 | #10,457 |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | 6 | #8,191 |
| 1990 | — | — | 6 | #7,514 |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | 8 | #4,675 |
| 1975 | — | — | 11 | #3,320 |
| 1970 | — | — | 16 | #2,338 |
| 1965 | — | — | 20 | #1,789 |
| 1960 | — | — | 13 | #2,367 |
| 1955 | — | — | 15 | #2,085 |
| 1950 | — | — | 38 | #1,172 |
| 1945 | — | — | 33 | #1,150 |
| 1940 | — | — | 31 | #1,218 |
| 1935 | 6 | #3,956 | 42 | #984 |
| 1930 | — | — | 47 | #996 |
| 1925 | — | — | 42 | #1,081 |
| 1920 | — | — | 37 | #1,193 |
| 1915 | — | — | 29 | #1,229 |
| 1910 | 5 | #2,572 | 10 | #1,077 |
| 1905 | — | — | 8 | #963 |
| 1900 | — | — | 6 | #1,235 |
| 1895 | — | — | 8 | #831 |
| 1890 | — | — | 9 | #700 |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Hurley in 2025?
Hurley did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Hurley?
2,659 babies have been named Hurley in the United States since 1881, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hurley most popular?
Hurley peaked in 1919, when 54 newborns received the name.
Is Hurley a boy or girl name?
Hurley is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hurley rising or falling?
Hurley is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.