Declining since 2014, #3,975 for girls today.
Popularity of Ansleigh since 1989
Babies named Ansleigh per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 131 |
| 2000s | 413 |
| 2010s | 754 |
| 2020s | 256 |
Meaning & origin
Ansleigh is a modern American invention that first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in 1989. The name saw its peak in 2014, when it ranked 3975th, given to approximately 1 in every 44,646 girls born that year. Since then, its trajectory has been falling, reflecting the pattern of many creatively spelled -leigh names that surged in the 2000s and 2010s. While Ansleigh may draw on the English surname Ansley, its popularity is tied to a broader trend of fanciful spellings and the fashionable -leigh suffix. The name has been most common in Georgia and Tennessee, suggesting a Southern regional preference. It remains a non-traditional choice with a modern, fresh feel.
Ansleigh is a modern feminine name first recorded in the U.S. in 1989. It likely originated as a spelling variant of Ansley, itself a surname from an English place name meaning 'woodland clearing of Anna or Anketil'. The name fits a pattern of elaborate -leigh and -ly endings popular in late 20th-century American naming.
Where Ansleigh is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ans, Leigh, Annie
Sibling names for Ansleigh
Names that share Ansleigh's style, for a brother or sister.
