Meadow of the deer or high meadow
Hinley is a modern English surname-turned-given name, likely derived from Old English elements. It most commonly stems from 'hind', meaning a female deer, and 'leah', meaning a clearing or meadow. Alternatively, it may be a variation of Henley, which signifies a high meadow.
Less common today
Hinley isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,023 in 2014.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
