Ansley
Ansley: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Ansley
Root meaning: “hermitage”
- A female given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From Old English ānsetl (“hermitage”) + lēah (“woodland clearing, glade”).
How popular is Ansley?
Since 1880, 11,878 girls and 290 boys in the U.S. have been named Ansley (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #616 in 2011. Its highest rank for boys was #2835 in 1913. In 2025, 170 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Ansley FAQ
What does the name Ansley mean?
Ansley traces back to a root meaning "hermitage". A female given name transferred from the surname. From Old English ānsetl (“hermitage”) + lēah (“woodland clearing, glade”).
What is the origin of the name Ansley?
Ansley is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Ansley?
Since 1880, 11,878 girls and 290 boys in the U.S. have been named Ansley (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #616 in 2011. Its highest rank for boys was #2835 in 1913. In 2025, 170 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Ansley a boy or girl name?
Ansley is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 11,878 girls and 290 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.