Ainsley Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Ainsley is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Ainsley?
Ainsley is spelled A-I-N-S-L-E-Y. The name has 7 letters.
Ainsley at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Ainsley derives from Old English elements meaning “one”s own meadow' or “hermitage clearing.”
- Origin
- Ainsley may derive from an English surname originating from place names that combine Old English words.
- Pronunciation
- AINZ-lee · 2 syllables
Ainsley Popularity in 2025
Rank#483
Recorded Births621
Rank#8,910
Recorded Births8
- Girls usage rose 221 places to #483 and recorded 222 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 655 places to #8,910 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 2023.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Ainsley Mean?
Ainsley derives from Old English elements meaning “one”s own meadow' or “hermitage clearing.”
Origin: Ainsley may derive from an English surname originating from place names that combine Old English words.
How Do You Pronounce Ainsley?
PronunciationAINZ-lee
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Ainsley?
- History
- The name Ainsley has been used as both a surname and given name in English-speaking countries for several centuries.
Ainsley Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2013 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 621 | #483 |
| 2025 | Boys | 8 | #8,910 |
| 2024 | Girls | 399 | #704 |
| 2023 | Girls | 498 | #598 |
| 2023 | Boys | 9 | #8,255 |
| 2022 | Girls | 622 | #507 |
| 2022 | Boys | 11 | #7,262 |
| 2021 | Girls | 845 | #364 |
| 2021 | Boys | 9 | #8,166 |
| 2020 | Girls | 872 | #355 |
| 2020 | Boys | 10 | #7,502 |
| 2019 | Girls | 654 | #478 |
| 2018 | Girls | 774 | #399 |
| 2018 | Boys | 6 | #10,760 |
| 2017 | Girls | 902 | #352 |
| 2017 | Boys | 11 | #7,095 |
| 2016 | Girls | 970 | #344 |
| 2016 | Boys | 14 | #6,053 |
| 2015 | Girls | 967 | #338 |
| 2015 | Boys | 17 | #5,289 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,001 | #337 |
| 2014 | Boys | 12 | #6,632 |
| 2013 | Girls | 974 | #332 |
| 2013 | Boys | 11 | #7,026 |
When Was Ainsley Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2014 · Girls
1,001 recorded births
National rank #337
2013 · Girls
974 recorded births
National rank #332
2016 · Girls
970 recorded births
National rank #344
2015 · Girls
967 recorded births
National rank #338
Where Ainsley Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| ME | #153 | 7 |
| ND | #162 | 6 |
| NE | #200 | 11 |
| WV | #204 | 8 |
| ID | #244 | 9 |
| KS | #256 | 12 |
| IN | #258 | 27 |
| LA | #295 | 15 |