Enson
A boy's name of Old English origin with 58 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A hamlet in Salt and Enson parish, Stafford borough, Staffordshire, England .
Enson is a boy's baby name of Old English origin, a place-name surname from Staffordshire, England, used as a given name. It carries the understated, sturdy quality of English habitational names — grounded and rare, with the quiet confidence of a name that doesn't need to announce itself.
EtymologyShow more
Enson is built from 5 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Old English naming tradition, this brevity is common among names that have been worn down through centuries of use, shedding syllables along the way.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Enson creates its characteristic grounded, surname-style quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Enson was #6678 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #9219, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 8 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 23 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 27 | — |
The Story of Enson
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2004, Enson is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Enson are most likely born between 2004 and 2014.
How rare is Enson?
Only about 1 in every 450,000 babies born in 2024 was named Enson — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2004, peaked in the 2000s with 27 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Enson by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(9 years, 2004–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | #9219 |
| 2019 | 6 | #11177 |
| 2015 | 7 | #9864 |
| 2013 | 5 | #12703 |
| 2011 | 5 | #12869 |
| 2008 | 5 | #13131 |
| 2006 | 5 | #12616 |
| 2005 | 6 | #10496 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6678 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2004–2024