Hensley means Henry's meadow — from the Old English, blending Henry (home ruler) with lēah (meadow). Patsy Cline's birth name was Virginia Patterson Hensley — country music's most heartbreaking voice. Two syllables of Henry-king heritage, Patsy-Cline-level voice, and the most royal meadow in English naming.
Old English Henry (home ruler) + lēah (meadow)→Hensley
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American roots
Hensley means Henry's meadow. Patsy Cline's birth name was Virginia Patterson Hensley — she is country music's most heartbreaking voice.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: English surname; Patsy Cline (1932–1963).
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Today
Hensley remains a beloved choice, ranking #1518 in the US. 2,121 babies have been named Hensley since 1916.
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How popular is Hensley?
2020peak year
Hensley first appears in the U.S. registration record in 1916. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2020, 221 babies received the name (ranked #1108). Today it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #1518), with roughly 165 babies named Hensley each year. Hensley's usage has held roughly steady recently. In total, around 2,121 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Hensley's Life Path 3 is the communicator's number — Patsy-Cline communication. People named Hensley tend to be crisp, English, and gifted at having country music's most heartbreaking voice.
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