Stallions meadow or woody clearing
Hensley is an English habitational surname derived from Old English. It likely combines 'hengest', meaning stallion, with 'leah', meaning a meadow, forest clearing, or pasture. While historically a surname, it has transitioned into use as a gender-neutral first name, fitting the modern trend of using 'ley' ending surnames for girls.
Less common today
Hensley isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,110 in 2020.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Professional baseball player and coach
