Origin, Meaning, And History Of Ensley
The name Ensley is a feminine name containing two syllables. The name originates in English and is a variant of the Ainsley, an English and Scottish unisex name derived from a place name, either Annesley in Nottinghamshire or Ansley in Warwickshire in England.
Ensley is a toponymic name referring to any person who traces their roots to the places of Annesley or Ansley. The etymology of these places’ names, and thus that of Ensley, is that it comes from the Old English terms ‘anne,’ meaning ‘solitary’ and ‘leah,’ meaning ‘clearing in vegetation’ or ‘woodland.’ The name thus means a solitary or secluded woodland or piece of forest.
The phonetic spelling of this name is ‘enz-lee’ or ‘AYNZ-lee.’ Some of the popular spelling variants of this name are Ainslee, Annesley, Ainsley, Aynslee, and Aynsley, all of which are of English and Scottish origin.
In the United States, the name Ensley and its variant Ainsley suddenly got its popularity surge in the 2000s due to the character bearing the name Ainsley Hayes appearing on the television seriesThe West Wing. Since then, the name has been constantly among the most popular names in the United States, as reported in the statistical records of the Social Security Administration.
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Famous People With The Name Ensley
- Ensley Bingham一个英国拳击手谁赢了洲际上杉达也t middle-weight championships
- Ensley A. CarpenterAn American physician after whom the town of Carpenter, Kentucky, was named
- Ensley LlewellynAn American military officer credited for reestablishing the Stars and Stripes
- Ensley F. GuffeyAn American film historian, writer, and professor who is known for his works on the history of American cinema
Ensley On The Popularity Chart
According to the data obtained from the Social Security Administration (SSA), the popularity and ranking of the name Ensley seem to be improving in recent years. Look at the graphs below for more information.
Popularity Over Time
The popularity of the name has increased since 2016, reaching its peak in 2020 with 492 babies per million named with it.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The name’s rank has constantly improved since 2001. By the year 2017, it entered the top 1000 most popular names in the US.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Ensley
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Ensley?
The name Ensley means derived from a british palace in nottinghamshire by the name of annesley or ann’s meadow.
2. What is the origin of the name Ensley?
Ensley has an English and Irish origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Ensley?
Ensley is pronounced as ens-ley.
4. Are there any variations or alternative spellings of the name Ensley?
5. what Are some interesting trivia or facts associated with the name Ensley?
Ensley is a large neighborhood in Jefferson County, Alabama, US. Ensley and Tennessee Coal, Iron, and Railroad Company set up four 200-ton blast furnaces, the largest in the world, in 1889. Harold Ensley is a famous American radio and TV personality known for his TV program The Sportsman’s Friend.
