Declining since 2009.
Popularity of Anslie since 1991
Babies named Anslie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 24 |
| 2000s | 123 |
| 2010s | 102 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Anslie is a modern feminine given name that first entered the U.S. Social Security records in 1991. It is a respelling of the Scottish surname Ainsley, which in turn derives from a place name meaning 'hermitage clearing'. The name enjoyed its peak popularity in 2009, after which its usage began a steady decline. While it has never been among the top-ranked names nationally, Anslie reflects the broader trend of surname-derived names and the popularity of the '-lie' suffix for girls. Although no state strongly favored Anslie, its use has been scattered across the country.
Anslie is a modern respelling of the Scottish surname Ainsley or Ansley, which originates from a place name meaning 'hermitage clearing' (from Old English 'ānnsetl' meaning hermitage + 'lēah' meaning clearing). The name gained popularity in the United States beginning in the early 1990s, peaking in 2009. Its rise coincides with a trend for feminine-sounding names ending in the -lie suffix.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ans, Annie, Lee
Sibling names for Anslie
Names that share Anslie's style, for a brother or sister.
