Ensign
Pronunciation: [ EHNS-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Ensign first appeared in US Social Security records in 1963.
Over 5 babies have been named Ensign in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ensign is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,607 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,607
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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About the Name Ensign
Ensign is a boy name .
Ensign is currently ranked #39,607 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ensign include Ens, Eny, Ensie, and Ensiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis