Ensley
- US rank
- #844
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #587 in 2020
322 babies were named Ensley in the US in 2025. It has dropped 257 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1997–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Ensley you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 4,993 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Ensley, 322 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ensley would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEnsley first shows up in US birth records in 1916, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 109 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2020, when it reached #587.
- Then vs nowEnsley is 40× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 200,000 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 4,993.
- TrendEnsley has slipped 257 places over the last five years and now sits at #844. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedEnsley is most popular in Nebraska, where it ranks #396, followed by Oklahoma (#398) and Kansas (#404). It's in the top 1,000 in 23 states.
About the name Ensley
Ensley is a girl name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-ley”. US birth records list Ensley for girls from 1997 to 2025, in 27 of those 29 years. Its best year was 2020, when it ranked #587 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #844, with 322 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.1 | 882,353 girls |
| 2000s | 7.1 | 140,449 girls |
| 2010s | 90 | 11,138 girls |
| 2020s | 217 | 4,601 girls |
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Ensley
What is the origin of the name Ensley?
Ensley has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Ensley a boy or girl name?
Ensley is a girl name.
How popular is the name Ensley?
Ensley ranked #844 for US girls in 2025, given to 322 babies. Its best year was 2020 (#587).