Ensley Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Ensley originates from English roots, meaning 'island clearing.' It evolved from Old English through Middle English into its modern form. The name is characterized by its uniqueness and contemporary appeal, with no direct biblical significance. It has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in the United States, and has several variants.
The name Ensley is most popular in Tennessee, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ensley has been falling for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Ensley' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7545th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6773rd out of 6773 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 22675th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7154th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 995th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ensley' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ensley"
Pronunciation
/ˈɛnzli/
Origin
English
Etymology
The name Ensley is derived from a place name that likely originated from Old English elements meaning 'the island of the people' or 'the island of the field.'
Meaning
island clearing
Language Evolution
Old English: 'æns' (island) + 'leah' (clearing, field), Middle English: 'Ensle' or 'Ensleigh', Modern English: 'Ensley'
Historical Usage
The name Ensley gained popularity in the late 20th century, primarily in the United States, as a given name and surname.
Variants & Derivatives
Ensleigh, Ensly, Enzley, Enzleigh
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Ensley is viewed as a modern and unique name, appealing to parents looking for distinctive names for their children.
Famous People
Ensley G. Henson, an American artist, Ensley K. McMillan, a notable author
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ensley"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Ensley"
"Ensley" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 7545th of 7545 | 5 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6773rd of 6773 | 5 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 22675th of 24088 | 6 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 7154th of 35406 | 256 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 995th of 30306 | 3,214 |
Regional Popularity of "Ensley" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Ensley" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
65.61% 4798th/7313 |
94.43% 7047th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
17.87% 712th/3984 |
28.04% 1258th/4487 |
13.46% 918th/6822 |
21.69% 1361st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Ensley"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ensley" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.