Ansley
Every Ansley since 1913 — 12,168 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ansley
Ansley is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,309 in 2025 with 170 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1913, 12,168 American babies have been named Ansley. Its peak came in 2011, when 477 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ansley stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ansley year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 170 | #1,309 | — | — |
| 2024 | 174 | #1,318 | — | — |
| 2023 | 211 | #1,151 | — | — |
| 2022 | 229 | #1,090 | — | — |
| 2021 | 257 | #996 | — | — |
| 2020 | 268 | #953 | — | — |
| 2019 | 274 | #960 | — | — |
| 2018 | 347 | #786 | — | — |
| 2017 | 363 | #764 | — | — |
| 2016 | 412 | #698 | — | — |
| 2015 | 467 | #618 | 6 | #10,750 |
| 2014 | 464 | #617 | 6 | #10,799 |
| 2013 | 417 | #679 | 6 | #10,819 |
| 2012 | 404 | #696 | 8 | #8,913 |
| 2011 | 470 | #616 | 7 | #9,671 |
| 2010 | 462 | #637 | 9 | #8,185 |
| 2009 | 449 | #659 | 6 | #11,087 |
| 2008 | 414 | #719 | — | — |
| 2007 | 414 | #706 | 7 | #9,841 |
| 2006 | 404 | #706 | 7 | #9,642 |
| 2005 | 421 | #657 | — | — |
| 2004 | 412 | #663 | 6 | #10,027 |
| 2003 | 383 | #685 | 6 | #9,645 |
| 2002 | 370 | #680 | 5 | #10,779 |
| 2001 | 324 | #739 | 8 | #7,567 |
| 2000 | 300 | #762 | 9 | #6,877 |
| 1995 | 166 | #1,074 | — | — |
| 1990 | 99 | #1,544 | 6 | #7,223 |
| 1985 | 56 | #1,948 | — | — |
| 1980 | 40 | #2,392 | — | — |
| 1975 | 21 | #3,270 | 5 | #5,502 |
| 1970 | 16 | #3,721 | — | — |
| 1965 | 11 | #3,963 | — | — |
| 1960 | 5 | #6,416 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | 6 | #3,152 |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | 5 | #4,021 |
| 1925 | — | — | 8 | #3,165 |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ansley in 2025?
Ansley ranked #1,309 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 170 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ansley?
12,168 babies have been named Ansley in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ansley most popular?
Ansley peaked in 2011, when 477 newborns received the name.
Is Ansley a boy or girl name?
Ansley is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ansley rising or falling?
Ansley is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.