How Many People Are Named Ansley?

Complete statistics for the name Ansley in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Ansley
Very Rare
11,995
Estimated People
1 in 27,511
1 in X Americans
2011
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
290 (2%)
♀ Female
11,705 (98%)
2%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 20

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 736
Arkansas 66
Arizona 6
California 122
Colorado 48
Florida 984
Georgia 4,000
Iowa 5
Illinois 53
Indiana 57
Kansas 5
Kentucky 226
Louisiana 143
Michigan 41
Missouri 79
Mississippi 192
North Carolina 697
Nebraska 35
New York 21
Ohio 171
Oklahoma 28
Pennsylvania 68
South Carolina 780
Tennessee 711
Texas 570
Utah 5
Virginia 98
Washington 5
Wisconsin 5
West Virginia 11
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 100.0%
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📄 About the Name Ansley

How Many People Have the Name Ansley in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 11,995 people in the United States currently share the name Ansley. That works out to roughly 1 in every 27,511 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Ansley a Common or Rare Name?

Ansley is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Ansley Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Ansley are covered in full on the Ansley name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Ansley Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Ansley in SSA data, approximately 2% are male and 98% are female. Ansley is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Ansley Most Popular?

The name Ansley reached peak popularity in 2011, with 470 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Ansley Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Ansley across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ansley?

Approximately 11,995 people in the United States share the name Ansley, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Ansley a rare name?

Ansley is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 27,511 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ansley mean?

The meaning and origin of Ansley is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Ansley more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 2% of people named Ansley are male and 98% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Ansley most popular?

The name Ansley reached its peak in 2011, with 470 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People11,995
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 27,511
GenderFemale
Avg Age20
Peak Year2011
Male %2%
Female %98%

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