Ensley
Ensley first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2020, when 495 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Ensley popular?
Rising Ensley has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 2,115 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,541 | |
| 2000s | 132 | |
| 1990s | 6 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Ensley mean?
An English habitational surname, generally explained from Old English elements ending in 'leah' (wood, clearing, meadow); it is sometimes connected to places such as Annesley ('Anne's meadow'). Now used mainly as a girl's given name. The exact first element is uncertain.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ensley mean?
Ensley means a clearing or meadow (place name). An English habitational surname, generally explained from Old English elements ending in 'leah' (wood, clearing, meadow); it is sometimes connected to places such as Annesley ('Anne's meadow'). Now used mainly as a girl's given name. The exact first element is uncertain.
What is the origin of the name Ensley?
Ensley is of english origin.
How do you pronounce Ensley?
Ensley is pronounced “ENZ-lee.”
Is Ensley a boy or a girl name?
Ensley is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Ensley a popular name right now?
Ensley has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Ensley?
In 2025, Ensley ranked #845 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Ensley most popular?
Ensley was most popular in 2020, when about 495 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Ensley?
Names similar to Ensley include Marigold, Clover, Primrose, Cinder, Poppy.
What names go well with Ensley?
english names that pair well with Ensley include Dorothy, Nancy, Edward, Joan, Mason.