Ainsley Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scottish
Gender Distribution:
2% Masculine / 98% Feminine
Meaning:
Ainsley means 'one's own meadow' and has a connection to nature and individuality.
Meaning of the Name Ainsley
Ainsley comes from a Scottish surname that originally meant 'one's own meadow'. It is derived from the Old English words 'ene' meaning 'own' and 'leah' meaning 'meadow'. The name has been used as a given name since the late 20th century and has gained popularity for both boys and girls. Ainsley has a charming and unique quality that reflects a connection to nature and a sense of individuality.
Popularity of the Name Ainsley
The popularity for the name Ainsley peaked in popularity in the year 2014 with 1,001 births, which ranked number 670 out of 30,792 unique names for that year. Ainsley had the most female births in 2014 with 1,001, which ranked number 336 out of 19,224 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2015 with 17, which ranked number 5,288 out of 14,054 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Ainsley has declined sharply over the last ten years from 945 births to 631 births, a decline of -33.23%. Among males, Ainsley has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 15 births to 11 births, a decline of -26.67%. Among females, Ainsley has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 930 births to 620 births, a decline of -33.33%.
Nationwide Popularity of Ainsley
- 20 Year Trend of Ainsley: -2.32%
- 10 Year Trend of Ainsley: -33.23%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Ainsley: -26.67%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Ainsley: -33.33%
Popularity of Ainsley by State
Among females, Ainsley was most popular in Southeastern states with 169 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 47 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Ainsley. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 530 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 290 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 688 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 32 | 937 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 360 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 32 | 561 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 796 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 436 |
| ID | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 310 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 574 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 360 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 442 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 512 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 343 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 343 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 597 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 26 | 336 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 409 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 382 |
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 318 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 498 |
| ND | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 162 |
| NE | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 268 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 607 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 742 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 26 | 420 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 703 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 407 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 37 | 304 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 398 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 416 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 47 | 689 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 313 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 24 | 349 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 541 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 256 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Ainsley
- Total Births of Ainsley: 606 (-3.96%)
- Male Births of Ainsley: 11 (-3.05%)
- Female Births of Ainsley: 595 (-3.97%)
Given the downward trend of Ainsley over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.96% decrease in total births, for a total of 606 births in 2024. Male births for Ainsley have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 11 male births in 2024, a decrease of -3.05%. For Females, births for Ainsley have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 595 female births in 2024, a decrease of -3.97%.