Declining since 2012, #3,296 for girls today.
Popularity of Ainslee since 1985
Babies named Ainslee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 40 |
| 1990s | 82 |
| 2000s | 413 |
| 2010s | 740 |
| 2020s | 308 |
Meaning & origin
Ainslee is a modern feminine given name that emerged as a variant spelling of Ainsley, a surname-turned-first-name of English origin. According to U.S. Social Security data, it first appeared on the charts in 1985 and reached its peak popularity in 2017. Since 2012, its usage has been declining, though it remains in use. Today, about 1 in every 34,197 newborn girls is named Ainslee, placing it at rank 3,296. The name has shown particular popularity in Oklahoma and Texas. Ainslee fits a trend of surname-style, 'lee' ending names for girls, similar to Paisley and Kinsley.
Ainslee is a variant spelling of Ainsley, which derives from an Old English place name combining 'ānsetl' (meaning 'hermitage') or 'ān' (one, alone) and 'lēah' (wood, clearing). The name was originally a surname before being adopted as a given name, particularly for girls in the late 20th century.
Where Ainslee is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ains, Lee, Lay-Lay
Sibling names for Ainslee
Names that share Ainslee's style, for a brother or sister.
