Is Ensley a boy's or girl's name?

Ensley is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 16 recorded births.

When was Ensley most popular?

Ensley reached its peak popularity in 2020 with 494 births that year. It is currently ranked #907 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Ensley?

Ensley is currently ranked #907 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 3,470 babies since 1997.

Ensley

A Old English name gently fading from the charts.

Girl's name| Also boysOld EnglishDeclining

#907▼ 29in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A surname.

Ensley is a girl's and boy's baby name of Old English origin, a transferred surname from an English place name, meaning "Ean's meadow" or "solitary clearing," from the Old English elements. It carries the meadowy, pastoral quality of English landscape names.

Ensley has been growing in the United States as a soft, feminine surname name with the appealing -ley ending. Reality TV personality Kailyn Lowry chose Ensley for her daughter in 2017, which helped bring the name into wider awareness among fans of the show.

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Popularity Over Time

Ensley climbed 7500 spots in the last 20 years — from #8407 to #907.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Ensley
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	1,792	#798	▲
2010s	1,540	#2484	▲
2000s	132	#8953	▲
1990s	6	#12591	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(26 years, 1997–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Ensley
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	292	#907	-14 (-4.6%)
2023	306	#878	-33 (-9.7%)
2022	339	#828	-22 (-6.1%)
2021	361	#787	-133 (-26.9%)
2020	494	#588	+60 (13.8%)
2019	434	#667	0
2018	434	#674	+163 (60.1%)
2017	271	#969	+194 (251.9%)
2016	77	#2415	+6 (8.5%)
2015	71	#2532	+4 (6.0%)
2014	67	#2624	-1 (-1.5%)
2013	68	#2608	+14 (25.9%)
2012	54	#3110	+16 (42.1%)
2011	38	#3940	+12 (46.2%)
2010	26	#5296	+6 (30.0%)
2009	20	#6646	+3 (17.6%)
2008	17	#7517	+1 (6.3%)
2007	16	#7843	-3 (-15.8%)
2006	19	#6669	+6 (46.2%)
2005	13	#8490	0

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Ensley as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Ensley has also been given to 16 boys in the U.S. since 1916.

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Current rank

Total births

2008

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Ensley be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Ensley is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #907. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1997–2024) · Methodology