Holding steady, #6,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Aynsley since 1975
Babies named Aynsley per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 32 |
| 1980s | 88 |
| 1990s | 58 |
| 2000s | 135 |
| 2010s | 98 |
| 2020s | 30 |
Meaning & origin
Aynsley is a distinctive English name that first appeared on the U.S. charts in 1975. Its peak year was 2006, but it has since settled into a stable pattern of low-frequency use. Currently ranking at #6,546 (2025), it is given to about 1 in 94,545 newborns. Variants like Ainsley and Ansley are more common. The name is seldom used regionally and appears across the country without significant concentration in any state. Its origin as a transferred surname gives it a surname-chic feel, similar to other topographical English names.
Aynsley is derived from an English surname, which in turn comes from a place name. The place name is believed to have Old English roots, combining elements meaning 'hermitage' or 'clearing' and 'woodland glade'. The surname originated in Northumberland and has been used as a first name since the 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Aynsley
Names that share Aynsley's style, for a brother or sister.
