Total births
293
Unisex name · since 1908
Enis
293 babies named Enis in U.S. Social Security records since 1908, with the highest year being 1920. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 293
- total births
- 1908–1934
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
Enis sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 293 recorded since 1908.
Enis has 293 recorded births among girls since 1908, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1920s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1908 to 1934.
- 293 total births
- 1908–1934 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 44% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
293 girls have been named Enis since 1908, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1934.
- 293
- total births
- 1908–1934
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Enis was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
21 babies were named Enis in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Enis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Enis's SSA record in two at 1922 and the more recent half accounts for 43% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 57%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1931, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1920 peak of 21, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Enis at a glance
Last recorded 1934Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1908
Enis popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1908–1934
- Peak year (1920)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Enis popularity over time - boys
274 total births recorded since 1916 (Enis as boys' name)
Enis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Enis's strongest decade.
130 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Enis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 6
1900s
6 births
- 1910s
1910s
126 births
- 1920s
1920s
130 births
- 1930s 31
1930s
31 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 130 births (44% of all-time use).
Enis by state
Where Enis concentrates geographically, total births since 1908
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Massachusetts | | 15 | 5.1% |
| #2 | New York | | 11 | 3.8% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 7 | 2.4% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 6 | 2.0% |
Massachusetts share of Enis's total US births 5.1%
Even split
15 of 293 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Enis? ▼
Enis has been given to 293 babies in the U.S. since 1908, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1934. 21 babies were born in 1920, its single highest year.
When was Enis most popular? ▼
Enis was most popular in the 1920s decade with 130 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
Where is Enis most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Enis are Massachusetts (15 births), New York (11 births), Illinois (7 births).
Is Enis a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Enis is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 293 births, and as a boy's name it has 274 births.
How long has the name Enis been used? ▼
Enis has been recorded in Social Security data since 1908, spanning 27 years of data through 1934.
What names are similar to Enis? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Enid, Eniyah, Eniya, Eniola, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Enis's data
- Enis's decade-level peak was the 1920s (130 total births); usage has since declined to 31 in the 1930s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Massachusetts records the most Eniss (15 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Massachusetts names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Enis
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Enis
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Eniya Girl
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Eniola Girl
#12677 361 births
Enijah Girl
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1908–1934 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Enis: Baby Name Since 1908 - 293 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/enis. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Enis draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.