Ennis

Ennis: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy nameIrish origin

Meaning and origin of Ennis

  • A male given name transferred from the place name.

Etymology

Borrowed from Irish Inis.

How popular is Ennis?

8U.S. babies in 2025
#586peak rank (1910)
3,524babies since 1880

Since 1880, 320 girls and 3,204 boys in the U.S. have been named Ennis (9% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1314 in 1909. Its highest rank for boys was #586 in 1910. In 2025, 8 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Ennis FAQ

What does the name Ennis mean?

A male given name transferred from the place name. Borrowed from Irish Inis.

What is the origin of the name Ennis?

Ennis is listed as a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Ennis?

Since 1880, 320 girls and 3,204 boys in the U.S. have been named Ennis (9% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1314 in 1909. Its highest rank for boys was #586 in 1910. In 2025, 8 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Ennis a boy or girl name?

Ennis is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 320 girls and 3,204 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.