Denley is an uncommon yet distinctive given name of English origin, derived from the surname Denly, which is believed to be a variant of the place name Denham. It means 'from the homestead on the valley,' giving it a strong connection to nature and history.
The name Denley appears to have experienced peaks in popularity around the turn of the century and again in recent years, with notable increases in births occurring in 2002 (6 births), 2010 (6 births), and 2011 (10 births). However, it is important to note that these figures are relatively low compared to other names during those years. Overall, there have been a total of 52 babies named Denley born between 1948 and 2019.