Declining since 2016, #2,276 for girls today.
Popularity of Eisley since 2003
Babies named Eisley per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 149 |
| 2010s | 1,527 |
| 2020s | 685 |
Meaning & origin
Eisley is a modern American name that first entered the Social Security Administration's records in 2003, a time when inventive -ley endings were gaining traction. It reached its highest popularity in 2017 with a rank of 2,276, but has been falling in use since 2016, reflecting the shifting tastes of parents who favor fresh-sounding, surname-style names. The name is given to roughly 1 in 20,091 girls today, and its use is most common in California and Texas. With an unclear etymology and no long history, Eisley remains a contemporary choice, appealing to those seeking a distinctive, melodic name without deep traditional roots.
Eisley appears to be a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 2003. It may have been formed by combining the popular suffix -ley (from Old English leah 'clearing, meadow') with the initial sound of names like Isla or Aisling, or it may be a respelling of Aislinn or similar names. However, no definitive etymology has been established.
Where Eisley is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Izzy, Lee
Sibling names for Eisley
Names that share Eisley's style, for a brother or sister.
