How Many People Are Named Ennis?

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

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Ennis
Very Rare
3,516
Estimated People
1 in 93,857
1 in X Americans
1922
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
3,196 (91%)
♀ Female
320 (9%)
91%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 81

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 69
California 22
Florida 15
Georgia 117
Kentucky 5
Louisiana 40
North Carolina 70
New York 14
Ohio 5
Oklahoma 16
Tennessee 8
Texas 516
Virginia 10
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 40.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Ennis

How Many People Have the Name Ennis in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,516 people in the United States currently share the name Ennis. That works out to roughly 1 in every 93,857 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 Ennis a Common or Rare Name?

Ennis 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 Ennis Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown: Is Ennis Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Ennis in SSA data, approximately 91% are male and 9% are female. Ennis is used almost exclusively as a male name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Ennis Most Popular?

The name Ennis reached peak popularity in 1922, with 62 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Ennis Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Ennis 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 Ennis?

Approximately 3,516 people in the United States share the name Ennis, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Ennis a rare name?

Ennis is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 93,857 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ennis mean?

The meaning and origin of Ennis 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 Ennis more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 91% of people named Ennis are male and 9% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Ennis most popular?

The name Ennis reached its peak in 1922, with 62 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 People3,516
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 93,857
GenderMale
Avg Age81
Peak Year1922
Male %91%
Female %9%

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