Enloe
A name likely derived from an English surname indicating an elm tree.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Enloe. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Enloe today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Enloe births was 1928 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Enloe. 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 Enloe. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1928
6 babies that year
Average age
-
1928 SSA rank
#3,840
Tracked since 1928
Popularity
Enloe: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Enloe 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 Enloe during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Enloe
The given name Enloe is believed to have originated from the Old English language, with roots tracing back to the 9th century AD. It is derived from the combination of two Old English words, "en" meaning "one" or "unique," and "loe" meaning "meadow" or "clearing." Thus, the name Enloe could be interpreted as "one meadow" or "unique clearing."
In its early days, the name Enloe was primarily associated with the Anglo-Saxon culture that flourished in what is now England. It was a common practice in those times to name individuals based on their surroundings or physical traits, and Enloe likely referred to someone who lived near or owned a distinctive meadow or clearing.
While the name Enloe has not been widely documented in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it appears in some historical records from medieval England. One of the earliest recorded instances dates back to the 11th century, when an individual named Enloe of Wessex was mentioned in a land deed from the reign of King Edward the Confessor.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Enloe. In the 13th century, Enloe the Scribe was a renowned calligrapher and illuminator of manuscripts in England. During the 16th century, Enloe Whitfield (1545-1613) was a respected English merchant and philanthropist who founded several charitable organizations in London.
Moving forward to the 18th century, Enloe Fairchild (1727-1802) was a prominent American Revolutionary War soldier who fought alongside General George Washington. In the 19th century, Enloe Covington (1845-1921) was a renowned architect who designed several landmark buildings in the southern United States.
Another notable figure with the name Enloe was Enloe Callaway (1909-1986), an American businessman and philanthropist who established the prestigious Callaway Gardens in Georgia. His contributions to horticulture and environmental conservation have left a lasting legacy.
While the name Enloe may not be as common today as it once was, its unique and descriptive origins continue to resonate with those who appreciate the rich history and linguistic roots of English names.
People
Enloe + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Enloe 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
Enloe: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Enloe?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Enloe 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 - US residents.
Is Enloe a common name?
We classify Enloe as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Enloe most popular?
The single biggest year for Enloe was 1928, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Enloe is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Enloe in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Enloe a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Enloe in the SSA data are male. 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 Enloe still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Enloe 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 Enloe 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Enloe as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Enloe on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.