Ensley

Ensley is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 292 girls in the United States.

Ensley at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Ensley

Ensley belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Ensley first appears in Social Security records in 1997. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #588 in 2020, and in 2024 292 babies received the name — 3,470 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ensley in US records

First recorded (US)
1997
Best US rank
#588 in 2020
Peak year
2020
Babies named Ensley in 2024
292
Total since 1880
3,470

Ensley in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2017
Best rank
#2615 in 2020
Babies named Ensley in 2025
7
Total since 1996
56

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ensley mean?

The meaning of Ensley is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Ensley a boy or girl name?

Ensley is a girl name. In 2024, 292 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ensley?

Ensley comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Ensley?

Ensley first appears in US records in 1997. Its best-ever ranking was #588 in 2020, and 292 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].