Annley
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a combination of Ann and Leigh.
Name Census estimates that about 16 living Americans carry the first name Annley. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Annley today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Annley births was 2011 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Annley. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Annley. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
16
~ 1 in 21,422,146 Americans
Peak year
2011
6 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2019 SSA rank
#15,761
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Annley: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Annley by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Annley during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0 | 16 | 16 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Annley
The given name Annley is believed to have originated from the Old English language, with its roots potentially tracing back to the Anglo-Saxon era in Britain. It is thought to be a combination of the Old English words "ann" meaning grace or favor, and "ley" referring to a field or meadow.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Annley can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This suggests that the name was in use among the Anglo-Saxon population prior to the Norman Conquest.
During the Middle Ages, the name Annley gained popularity among the English nobility, with several notable figures bearing this moniker. One such example is Annley de Montfort, a noblewoman who lived in the 13th century and was a prominent figure in the Barons' War against King Henry III.
In the Renaissance period, the name Annley was associated with the arts and literature. Annley Wyatt, an English poet and courtier who lived from 1503 to 1542, is remembered for her contributions to the poetic tradition of the Tudor court.
The name also found its way into religious spheres, with Annley Woodhouse, an English Puritan minister and author, leaving a lasting impact on the theological discourse of the 17th century through his writings and sermons.
As the British Empire expanded, the name Annley transcended geographical boundaries. Annley Livingstone, a Scottish missionary and explorer, gained fame for her expeditions in Africa during the late 19th century, where she dedicated her life to spreading Christianity and advancing geographic knowledge.
While the name Annley has seen periods of varying popularity throughout history, it has maintained a unique charm and cultural significance, reflecting the rich tapestry of the English language and its enduring legacy across different eras and regions.
People
Annley + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Annley as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Annley: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Annley?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 16 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Annley going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 21,422,146 US residents.
Is Annley a common name?
We classify Annley as "Very Rare". It ranks above 36.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 16 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Annley most popular?
The single biggest year for Annley was 2011, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Annley is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Annley in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Annley a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Annley in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Annley still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Annley in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Annley can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Annley?
See how many people have the name Annley on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.