Ennis
A male given name transferred from the place name.
Every Ennis since 1880 — 3,524 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ennis
Ennis is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,157 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 3,524 American babies have been named Ennis — about 91% boys and 9% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1918, when 70 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Ennis stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ennis 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 | — | — | 8 | #9,157 |
| 2024 | — | — | 15 | #5,993 |
| 2023 | — | — | 15 | #6,016 |
| 2022 | — | — | 11 | #7,409 |
| 2021 | — | — | 12 | #6,825 |
| 2020 | — | — | 9 | #8,264 |
| 2019 | — | — | 5 | #12,725 |
| 2018 | — | — | 13 | #6,453 |
| 2017 | — | — | 15 | #5,878 |
| 2016 | — | — | 12 | #6,849 |
| 2015 | — | — | 7 | #9,863 |
| 2014 | — | — | 8 | #9,026 |
| 2013 | — | — | 9 | #8,315 |
| 2012 | — | — | 9 | #8,362 |
| 2011 | — | — | 7 | #9,951 |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | 14 | #6,195 |
| 2008 | — | — | 9 | #8,506 |
| 2007 | — | — | 11 | #7,243 |
| 2006 | — | — | 11 | #7,072 |
| 2005 | — | — | 10 | #7,279 |
| 2004 | — | — | 7 | #9,221 |
| 2003 | — | — | 7 | #8,954 |
| 2002 | — | — | 6 | #9,746 |
| 2001 | — | — | 13 | #5,466 |
| 2000 | — | — | 15 | #4,864 |
| 1995 | — | — | 16 | #3,924 |
| 1990 | — | — | 14 | #4,038 |
| 1985 | — | — | 10 | #4,142 |
| 1980 | — | — | 16 | #2,865 |
| 1975 | — | — | 17 | #2,477 |
| 1970 | — | — | 30 | #1,556 |
| 1965 | — | — | 17 | #1,946 |
| 1960 | — | — | 28 | #1,533 |
| 1955 | 5 | #6,118 | 35 | #1,278 |
| 1950 | — | — | 34 | #1,238 |
| 1945 | 6 | #4,177 | 33 | #1,146 |
| 1940 | — | — | 37 | #1,075 |
| 1935 | 13 | #2,343 | 34 | #1,130 |
| 1930 | 7 | #3,776 | 40 | #1,094 |
| 1925 | 13 | #2,662 | 42 | #1,079 |
| 1920 | 11 | #2,972 | 53 | #950 |
| 1915 | 9 | #2,972 | 52 | #859 |
| 1910 | — | — | 24 | #586 |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | 18 | #588 |
| 1895 | — | — | 6 | #1,012 |
| 1890 | — | — | 8 | #768 |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | 5 | #954 |
Famous people named Ennis
- Ennis Esmer Actor · b. 1978
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ennis mean?
A male given name transferred from the place name.
How popular is the name Ennis in 2025?
Ennis ranked #9,157 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ennis?
3,524 babies have been named Ennis in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ennis most popular?
Ennis peaked in 1918, when 70 newborns received the name.
Is Ennis a boy or girl name?
Ennis is used for both: about 9% of babies named Ennis have been girls and 91% boys.
Is the name Ennis rising or falling?
Ennis is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ennis?
Well-known people named Ennis include Ennis Esmer (actor).