Ansleigh
A girl's name of Old English origin with 1,524 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Ansleigh has 1,524 recorded U.S. births across 35+ years, peaking at 102 in 2014. It occupies the space between “never heard of it” and “everyone has one in their class” — a name that feels personal without being obscure.
In the most recent SSA release, Ansleigh ranks #4467 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Ansleigh is a girl's baby name of Old English origin, a variant spelling of Ansley, derived from an English place name meaning 'hermitage clearing' or 'woodland meadow of the solitary one,' from Old English ansette and leah.
Ansleigh is a surname-turned-given name with Southern American appeal. Its elaborated spelling adds a feminine softness to the straightforward Ansley. Parents who love Ashley and Ainsley but want something slightly more distinctive often gravitate toward the Ansleigh variant.
EtymologyShow more
Ansleigh first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1989. First appearing in the 1980s, Ansleigh emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.
Its Old English classification suggests a path from old english linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ansleigh was #3695 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #4467, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 219 | #3600 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 754 | #2521 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 413 | #3656 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 131 | #7566 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 7 | #9749 | — |
The Story of Ansleigh
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2014, Ansleigh is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Ansleigh are most likely born between 2004 and 2024.
How rare is Ansleigh?
Only about 1 in every 116,129 babies born in 2024 was named Ansleigh — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1989, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 754 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Ansleigh by the numbers
- Would fill 32 school buses
- Meeting one Ansleigh per day would take 4.2 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(33 years, 1989–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31 | #4467 |
| 2023 | 37 | #3983 |
| 2022 | 45 | #3471 |
| 2021 | 52 | #3112 |
| 2020 | 54 | #2969 |
| 2019 | 54 | #3003 |
| 2018 | 41 | #3681 |
| 2017 | 65 | #2666 |
| 2016 | 87 | #2207 |
| 2015 | 98 | #2012 |
| 2014 | 102 | #1956 |
| 2013 | 87 | #2155 |
| 2012 | 67 | #2659 |
| 2011 | 86 | #2192 |
| 2010 | 67 | #2675 |
| 2009 | 55 | #3093 |
| 2008 | 57 | #3021 |
| 2007 | 46 | #3537 |
| 2006 | 47 | #3417 |
| 2005 | 36 | #3954 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1989–2024