Find out how popular the first name Enson has been for the last 21 years (from 2004 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Enson by gender

Based on the last 21 years of data, Enson is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 8 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Enson.

The history of the first name Enson

The name Enson has its origins in Old English, tracing back to the early medieval period around the 7th century AD. It is derived from the compound words "eni" meaning "any" and "sunu" meaning "son," essentially translating to "any son" or "every son." This name was likely given to boys born into families where the parents wished to express their gratitude for a child, regardless of gender.

One of the earliest known references to the name Enson can be found in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a collection of annals chronicling the history of the Anglo-Saxons in Britain. The entry from the year 692 AD mentions an Enson, son of Cuthbert, who was a prominent figure in the Kingdom of Northumbria.

In the 9th century, an Enson is recorded as a monk at the Benedictine monastery of Lindisfarne, renowned for its religious scholarship and the production of the Lindisfarne Gospels, an illuminated manuscript of exceptional artistic quality.

During the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, a knight named Enson de Warenne fought alongside William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. He was later granted lands in Sussex for his loyalty and bravery on the battlefield.

In the 12th century, Enson of Bath was a renowned scholar and philosopher who taught at the University of Oxford. His writings on logic and metaphysics were highly influential during the medieval period.

Enson Goodfellow, born in 1543, was an English explorer who accompanied Sir Francis Drake on his circumnavigation of the globe between 1577 and 1580. His detailed accounts of the voyage provided valuable insights into the cultures and landscapes they encountered.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who bore the name Enson throughout history, highlighting its long-standing presence in English-speaking cultures and its enduring legacy as a given name.

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