Enes
Every Enes since 1909 — 669 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Enes
Enes is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1909, 669 American babies have been named Enes — about 59% girls and 41% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1915, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Enes stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Enes year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 10 | #7,835 |
| 2024 | — | — | 8 | #9,247 |
| 2023 | — | — | 10 | #7,888 |
| 2022 | — | — | 9 | #8,508 |
| 2021 | — | — | 5 | #12,707 |
| 2020 | — | — | 11 | #7,163 |
| 2019 | — | — | 5 | #12,720 |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | 9 | #8,352 |
| 2016 | — | — | 10 | #7,767 |
| 2015 | — | — | 7 | #9,862 |
| 2014 | — | — | 13 | #6,407 |
| 2013 | — | — | 12 | #6,738 |
| 2012 | — | — | 16 | #5,555 |
| 2011 | — | — | 14 | #6,041 |
| 2010 | — | — | 9 | #8,336 |
| 2009 | — | — | 13 | #6,547 |
| 2008 | — | — | 11 | #7,351 |
| 2007 | — | — | 12 | #6,765 |
| 2006 | — | — | 9 | #8,204 |
| 2005 | — | — | 10 | #7,278 |
| 2004 | — | — | 12 | #6,248 |
| 2003 | — | — | 11 | #6,387 |
| 2002 | — | — | 11 | #6,214 |
| 2001 | — | — | 11 | #6,151 |
| 2000 | — | — | 7 | #8,474 |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | 10 | #2,912 | — | — |
| 1925 | 17 | #2,219 | — | — |
| 1920 | 21 | #1,904 | — | — |
| 1915 | 31 | #1,266 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Enes
- Enes Kanter Basketball player · b. 1992
- Enes Ünal Soccer player · b. 1997
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Enes in 2025?
Enes did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Enes?
669 babies have been named Enes in the United States since 1909, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Enes most popular?
Enes peaked in 1915, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Enes a boy or girl name?
Enes is used for both: about 59% of babies named Enes have been girls and 41% boys.
Is the name Enes rising or falling?
Enes has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Enes?
Well-known people named Enes include Enes Kanter (basketball player), Enes Ünal (soccer player).