Ennis
Ennis is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Island or river meadow; variant of Dennis.
Origin and history
Ennis is a masculine given name of Gaelic origin, derived from a place name meaning island or river meadow. It is also interpreted in some contexts as a variant of the Greek name Dennis. In the United States, it remains a rare, vintage choice with steady but low usage over time.
Popularity in the United States
3,204 babies in the United States have been named Ennis since 1880. It ranks #2273 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1857.
States where it is most popular
- TX (57.8 %)
- GA (13.1 %)
- AL (7.2 %)
- NC (6.7 %)
- LA (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 62 |
| 1890-1900 | 76 |
| 1900-1910 | 111 |
| 1910-1920 | 391 |
| 1920-1930 | 481 |
| 1930-1940 | 396 |
| 1940-1950 | 368 |
| 1950-1960 | 335 |
| 1960-1970 | 239 |
| 1970-1980 | 236 |
| 1980-1990 | 122 |
| 1990-2000 | 129 |
| 2000-2010 | 103 |
| 2010-2019 | 85 |
| 2020-2029 | 70 |
Famous people named Ennis
- Ennis Del Mar: fictional character
Fun facts
- The name is derived from the Irish word 'inis', which means island, and is also the name of a prominent town in County Clare, Ireland.
- Ennis Del Mar is one of the main protagonists in Annie Proulx's acclaimed short story Brokeback Mountain.