Eisley
Eisley is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Iron-worker or cheerful; derived from Germanic roots like Eisen (iron).
Origin and history
Eisley is a modern given name derived from a Germanic surname, likely related to words meaning 'iron' or an ornamental place name. It gained popularity as a given name in the United States during the early 21st century, influenced by indie rock music and surname-as-first-name trends. Its usage has increased steadily in recent years for baby girls.
Popularity in the United States
2,361 babies in the United States have been named Eisley since 1880. It ranks #3629 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1427.
States where it is most popular
- TX (22.2 %)
- CA (17.6 %)
- FL (7 %)
- OH (7 %)
- CO (3.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 149 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,527 |
| 2020-2029 | 685 |
Fun facts
- The name's adoption as a given name was significantly boosted by the American indie rock band Eisley, formed in the late 1990s.
- Eisley originally developed as a Swiss-German surname before transitioning into a modern feminine given name in the U.S.