Ensley
How to say it: ENZ-lee · /ˈɛnzli/
English surname of place-name origin meaning 'Ean's meadow/clearing'. Used as a given name in modern US practice.
Ensley was the 778th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 322 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 4.3-fold in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #925 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #778 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 322 |
| Share of births | 1 in 10,296 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×4.3 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #925 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Recently arrived, Ensley rose to a high in the 2020s. It holds at that high now but is likely to slip a little in the next few years.
What goes with it
Light with soft and breathy sounds, Ensley has an easy flow. Brinley shares its style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ensley is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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