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Ainsley Unisex

Popularity: #573 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationAYNZ-lee / /ˈeɪnzli/

Scottish; English

Meaning

Scottish: meadow; English: one’s own meadow

Historical & Cultural Background

Ainsley is a name of Scottish origin, derived from a place name meaning 'meadow' or 'clearing'. It has gained popularity as a given name in English-speaking countries. The name has been used for both genders, though it is more commonly given to girls in recent years.

Trend Summary

Ainsley has seen a steady increase in popularity for girls in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Ainsleigh
  • Ainslie

International Variants

  • Ainslie (Scottish)

Famous people named Ainsley

Ainsley Harriott is a British chef and television presenter known for his cookbooks and cooking shows.

Ainsley Earhardt is an American television personality and journalist, known for her work on Fox News.

Ainsley Maitland-Niles is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.

Ainsley Robinson is a notable Australian rugby player recognized for his contributions to the sport.

Fictional characters named Ainsley

Ainsley Hayes is a character from the television series 'The West Wing', known for her role as a lawyer.

Ainsley is a character in the video game series 'Fire Emblem', recognized for her strategic abilities.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ainsley was first seen in the United States in 1961. Ainsley has ranked as high as #611 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Virginia. In the past 5 years the name Ainsley has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Ainsley (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 39
11%
NY 20
6%
VA 18
5%
CA 16
5%
FL 15
4%
MO 15
4%
PA 14
4%
OH 13
4%
IN 13
4%
NC 12
4%
IA 12
4%
WI 12
4%
CO 11
3%
NJ 11
3%
MA 11
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19617
19655
19695
19707
19715
197210
197310
19745
197511
197610
197712
197813
197916
198014
198117
198223
198325
198421
198529
198639
198746
198867
198974
199084
199176
199273
199368
199461
199572
199682
199777
1998112
1999109
2000124
2001578
2002636
2003686
2004764
2005691
2006693
2007704
2008719
2009772
2010898
2011891
2012930
2013974
20141,001
2015967
2016969
2017902
2018774
2019654
2020872
2021844
2022622
2023498
2024397