Holding steady.
Popularity of Esley since 1894
Babies named Esley per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1923, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Esley's real moment was 1894.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 0 | 11 |
| 1900s | 0 | 5 |
| 1910s | 0 | 45 |
| 1920s | 0 | 93 |
| 1930s | 0 | 34 |
| 1940s | 0 | 43 |
| 1950s | 0 | 14 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 13 |
| 1980s | 0 | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 | 0 |
| 2010s | 17 | 5 |
| 2020s | 36 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
The name Esley is a rare American name first recorded in the United States in 1894. It has never approached widespread popularity, remaining a truly uncommon choice. The name has been recorded only sporadically since its peak year of 1894, with no subsequent rise in usage in later decades. Esley has not ranked in the top 1000 names in any year, and the number of births per year has always been very small. The name likely originated as a variant of an English surname or as a modern feminine coinage. Top states for the name are not available due to its rarity, but it has been used in various parts of the country. Parents today who choose Esley are selecting a name with a quiet, vintage feel and a connection to the late 19th century.
Esley is a rare name of uncertain derivation. It may be a variant of the English surname Esley, itself possibly derived from a place name meaning 'ash tree clearing' (from Old English æsc 'ash' + lēah 'wood, clearing'). Alternatively, it could be a modern coinage or a feminine form of names like Esle. The name first appeared in U.S. records in the 1890s but has never been common.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ezzie
Variants: Eslee, Esleigh, Ezlee
Sibling names for Esley
Names that share Esley's style, for a brother or sister.
