Enzlee
A unique feminine name of uncertain meaning, possibly a blend.
Name Census estimates that about 150 living Americans carry the first name Enzlee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Enzlee today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Enzlee births was 2023 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Enzlee. 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
150
~ 1 in 2,285,029 Americans
Peak year
2023
23 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,578
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Enzlee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Enzlee from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 89 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
Enzlee 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 Enzlee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Enzlee
The name Enzlee has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Italy. It is derived from the Etruscan word "enzlar," which means "to illuminate" or "to enlighten." This name was likely given to children born during the summer solstice or other significant celestial events, as the Etruscans were known for their advanced knowledge of astronomy and astrology.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Enzlee can be found in an Etruscan funerary inscription dating back to the 6th century BCE. This inscription was discovered in the ancient city of Felsina, now known as Bologna, and it honors an Etruscan noble named Enzlee Tarchunas, who is believed to have been a prominent figure in the city's religious and political affairs.
In the 3rd century BCE, a Greek scholar named Heraclides Ponticus wrote about an Etruscan philosopher named Enzlee, who was renowned for his teachings on the nature of the soul and the afterlife. Unfortunately, none of Enzlee's writings have survived to this day, but his influence on ancient Etruscan thought is well-documented.
During the Roman era, the name Enzlee was adopted by some Roman families, particularly those with Etruscan roots. One notable figure bearing this name was Enzlee Aemilius, a Roman senator who lived in the 1st century BCE. He was known for his opposition to the dictatorial policies of Sulla and his advocacy for the rights of the common people.
In the Middle Ages, the name Enzlee resurfaced in various parts of Europe, often spelled differently due to regional variations in language and pronunciation. One such individual was Enzlee of Anjou, a 12th-century French nobleman who participated in the Third Crusade and is said to have fought alongside Richard the Lionheart at the Battle of Jaffa in 1192.
Another notable bearer of the name was Enzlee de Montfort, a 13th-century English knight who fought in the Barons' War against King Henry III. He was instrumental in the capture of the city of Northampton and played a significant role in the establishment of the Provisions of Oxford, a set of reforms that aimed to limit the king's power.
While the name Enzlee has faded from widespread use in modern times, its rich history and connections to ancient civilizations and significant historical figures serve as a testament to its enduring legacy.
People
Enzlee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Enzlee 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
Enzlee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Enzlee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 150 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Enzlee 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 2,285,029 US residents.
Is Enzlee a common name?
We classify Enzlee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 151 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Enzlee most popular?
The single biggest year for Enzlee was 2023, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Enzlee is about 6 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 Enzlee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Enzlee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Enzlee 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 Enzlee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Enzlee 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 Enzlee 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 Americans are named Enzlee?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Enzlee at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.