Enith
An English feminine name of uncertain meaning, perhaps related to Eden.
Name Census estimates that about 32 living Americans carry the first name Enith. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Enith today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Enith births was 2022 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Enith. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Enith. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
32
~ 1 in 10,711,073 Americans
Peak year
2022
12 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2023 SSA rank
#15,905
Tracked since 1923
Census
Enith in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 357 people with the first name Enith, which placed it at #26,204 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#26,204
National first-name rank
People counted
357
357 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
77.9% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Enith
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Enith is Hispanic at 77.9%. The next largest groups are White (10.1%) and Black (9.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Enith described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Enith at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino77.9% · 278
- White10.1% · 36
- Black or African American9.0% · 32
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.4% · 5
- Two or more races1.4% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 1
Popularity
Enith: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Enith from the 1920s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 22 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Enith 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 Enith during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Eniths live
Origin
Meaning and history of Enith
The given name Enith is a rare and enigmatic moniker with a rich history that spans multiple cultures and time periods. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Hebrew language, where it is believed to be derived from the Hebrew word "enath," meaning "grace" or "favor." This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have initially held spiritual or religious significance.
In the centuries that followed, Enith found its way into various European languages, including Welsh and English. In Welsh tradition, the name Enith is thought to be a variant of the name "Enid," which has roots in Celtic mythology. The legendary Welsh figure of Enid, often associated with the Arthurian legends, was portrayed as a symbol of unwavering devotion and loyalty.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Enith can be found in the 12th-century Norman-French literary work "Erec and Enide" by Chrétien de Troyes. In this Arthurian romance, Enide is the devoted wife of the knight Erec, and her character serves as a representation of virtues such as patience, humility, and steadfastness.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Enith. In the 16th century, Enith ap Gwilym was a Welsh poet and bard known for his contributions to the traditional Welsh poetic form of cywydd. Another prominent figure was Enith Williams (1897-1973), a British artist and engraver who gained recognition for her intricate woodcut prints depicting scenes from rural life.
In the realm of literature, Enith Meadows (1920-2015) was an acclaimed Australian author and illustrator of children's books, most notably known for her series featuring the character "Sam the Sooty." Additionally, Enith Brigitha (1932-2018) was a renowned Finnish novelist and essayist whose works explored themes of love, relationships, and the human condition.
The name Enith has also been carried by notable figures in other fields. Enith Mennonno (1892-1978) was an American architect who played a significant role in the design of several iconic buildings in New York City, including the Bronx County Courthouse and the Museum of the City of New York.
While the name Enith may not be as widely popular as some other names, its unique and rich history adds to its allure and mystique. From its ancient roots to its literary and cultural associations, the name Enith carries a sense of grace, loyalty, and enduring spirit.
People
Enith + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Enith as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Enith: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Enith?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 32 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Enith 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 10,711,073 US residents.
Is Enith a common name?
We classify Enith as "Very Rare". It ranks above 47.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 39 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Enith most popular?
The single biggest year for Enith was 2022, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Enith is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Enith in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 357 people with the name Enith, or 0.12 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #26,204 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Enith in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Enith?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Enith leans strongly female. 337 people counted with this name were female (97.7%), compared with 8 male bearers (2.3%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Enith?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Enith is Hispanic at 77.9%. The next largest groups are White (10.1%) and Black (9.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Enith most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Enith in the 2020 Census, accounting for 77.9% (278 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Enith in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Enith a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Enith 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.
Is Enith still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Enith in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Enith can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
How many people have the name Enith?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.