Ainsley Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationAINS-lee / ˈeɪnzliScottish; English
Meaning
Scottish: meadow; English: one’s own meadow
Historical & Cultural Background
Ainsley is derived from a Scottish surname that originally referred to a location. It has gained popularity as a given name in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name reflects a connection to nature, specifically meadows, which is a common theme in many names of Scottish origin.
Trend Summary
Ainsley has seen a gradual increase in popularity as a boy's name in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Ainsleigh
- Ainslie
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ainsley was first seen in the United States in 1950. Ainsley has ranked as high as #1377 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in New York, and Florida. 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 (2016)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 9 |