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Handley

HAN-dlee /ˈhændli/

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In short
Handley is a unique and strong name of English origin, pronounced as HAN-dlee. It exudes confidence and resilience, making it an excellent choice for baby boys.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1923 (#3,822)
Babies in 1923
6 (<0.01% of boys)
First recorded
1923 (the only year on record)

Meaning of Handley

Handley is a unique and strong name for baby boys. It is of English origin and is pronounced as HAN-dlee (/ˈhændli/). This name has variations, with Hanley being an alternative spelling. Handley carries with it a sense of strength and resilience, making it an excellent choice for parents looking for a name that exudes confidence. While not extremely popular, Handley has been used in the United States since at least 1923, giving it a sense of history and timelessness. Consider Handley if you're seeking a distinctive and powerful name for your little boy.

How to pronounce Handley

English

Popularity of Handley in the U.S.

Handley appears in the records for the U.S. only in 1923, ranked #3,822 with 6 babies.

Bar chart: 6 boys named Handley in the U.S. in 1923, ranked #3,822 among boy names.
  • Boys named Handley (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale)
In 1923. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1923 1 row
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
192363,822new

Notable people named Handley

  • Handley Carr Glyn Moule was an Anglican bishop, theologian, writer and poet who served as Bishop of Durham from 1901 to 1920.