Ansley

Meaning of Ansley

The name Ansley comes from an old English place name, meaning 'hermit's meadow' or 'hermitage wood.' It suggests a peaceful, secluded natural place.

Ansley has Old English roots — browse every Old English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Ansley

After ranking as high as #616 in 2011, Ansley has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Ansley

• Ansley Cargill
  American professional tennis player
• Ansley Decker
  Actress, TV shows & films
• Ansley Reagan
  Actress, TV series appearances
• Ansley Ponder
  Collegiate track & field athlete
• Ansley Rimmer
  Singer-songwriter, musician

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Questions about the name Ansley

What does the name Ansley mean?

Ansley means the name ansley comes from an old english place name, meaning 'hermit's meadow' or 'hermitage wood.' it suggests a peaceful, secluded natural place, and it comes from Old English origins.

Is Ansley a boy's or a girl's name?

Ansley is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Ansley?

Ansley did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Ansley most popular?

Ansley peaked at #616 in 2011.