Boy · #8,947 in 2026

Enson

Name: Popularity of the name Enson in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Enson, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,947

Peak Rank

#6,521 (2004)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2004

First Year

2024

Last Year

2004

Peak Year

#6521

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Enson

Enson first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2004, with 11 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2004, when 11 Ensons were born — ranking #6,521 that year. As of 2026, Enson ranks #8,947 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 58 Ensons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Enson

Phonetically similar names — useful when Enson is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Ensign
Ensam
Insen
Anson
Onsen
Ensing
Unsin
Insane
Benson
Jensen
Essen
Henson

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Enson

What does the name Enson mean?

Enson is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2004. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Enson in 2026?

In 2026, Enson ranks #8,947 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Enson most popular?

Enson reached its peak popularity in 2004, ranking #6,521 that year with 11 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Enson most popular?

Enson has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Enson.

Is Enson a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Enson is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Enson?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Enson include Bacilio, Marvon, Caton. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Enson

Enson is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 58 births in the dataset. Enson's peak popularity came in 2004 when it ranked #6,521. Use the chart and map above to compare Enson's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.