Annsley
A feminine name of English origin meaning "Anne's meadow".
Name Census estimates that about 887 living Americans carry the first name Annsley. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Annsley today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Annsley births was 2015 (65 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Annsley. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
887
~ 1 in 386,420 Americans
Peak year
2015
65 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,793
Tracked since 1979
Popularity
Annsley: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Annsley from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 450 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Annsley by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Annsley during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Annsleys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama recorded the most babies named Annsley, while Louisiana, Arkansas, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 20 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Annsley
The name Annsley is a relatively modern name that originated in England in the 19th century. It is a combination of the English name Ann and the suffix "-ley," which is derived from the Old English word "leah," meaning a meadow or clearing in a forest. This suggests that the name Annsley was likely inspired by the English countryside and the natural beauty of meadows and woodlands.
Annsley is considered a feminine name, and its earliest recorded use dates back to the late 1800s. While not a common name throughout history, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name.
One of the earliest recorded Annsleys was Annsley Browne (1844-1919), an English author and poet who wrote several novels and collections of poetry. She was born in Yorkshire and is known for works such as "The Child and the Sage" and "The Wanderer's Necklace."
Another notable Annsley was Annsley Catchart (1881-1957), an American tennis player who competed in the early 20th century. She participated in the U.S. National Championships (now the U.S. Open) and was ranked among the top American players of her time.
In the realm of academia, Annsley Cobb (1920-2005) was a prominent American mathematician and computer scientist. She made significant contributions to the field of numerical analysis and worked at various institutions, including the National Bureau of Standards and the University of Georgia.
Annsley Coale (1917-2002) was an American demographer and economist who played a significant role in the study of population trends and fertility rates. She served as the president of the Population Association of America and was a professor at Princeton University.
More recently, Annsley Gordon (born 1986) is a Canadian actress known for her roles in television series such as "Battlestar Galactica" and "The Whispers." She has also appeared in several films and continues to work in the entertainment industry.
While the name Annsley may not have a long and storied history like some ancient names, it has been borne by notable individuals in various fields, from literature and sports to academia and entertainment. Its origins in the English countryside and the beauty of nature have contributed to its enduring appeal as a feminine name.
People
Annsley + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Annsley as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Annsley: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Annsley?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 887 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Annsley going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 386,420 US residents.
Is Annsley a common name?
We classify Annsley as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 898 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Annsley most popular?
The single biggest year for Annsley was 2015, when 65 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Annsley is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Annsley a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Annsley in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.