Whitley is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Charles Orville Whitley (1927–2002), Democratic U.S. Congressman from North Carolina
Chris Whitley (1960–2005), American singer, songwriter and guitarist.
E. J. Whitley (born 1982), American football player
Edward Whitley (environmentalist), founder of the Whitley Awards in 1994, associated with naturalist and author Gerald Durrell
Edward Whitley (politician) (1825–1892), English solicitor and Conservative Member of Parliament
Gilbert Percy Whitley (1903–1975), British-born Australian ichthyologist
Herbert Whitley (died 1955), eccentric millionaire and animal breeder who established Paignton Zoo
Hobart Johnstone Whitley (1847–1931), The Father of Hollywood and American land developer who developed over 100 towns
James Whitley (disambiguation), various people
Jeff Whitley (born 1979), Zambian born Northern Irish professional football player
Jim Whitley (born 1975), Zambian born Northern Irish professional footballer
John Henry Whitley (1866–1935), initiator of the Whitley Council
Keith Whitley (1954–1989), American country music singer
Kym Whitley (born 1961), American actress and comedian
Marissa Whitley, Miss Teen USA 2001, representing the state of Missouri
Norman Whitley (1890–1982) British Army officer, judge and Olympic silver medalist
Ray Whitley (1901–1979), Country and Western singer, radio and Hollywood movie star
Taylor Whitley (born 1980), offensive guard in the National Football League
William Whitley (1749–1813), early American pioneer
