Enid
From Middle Welsh eneit (“spirit, life; purity”), from Proto-Celtic *anatyom, from Proto-Indo-European *h₂enh₁- (“to breathe, blow”).
Every Enid since 1885 — 9,240 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Enid
Enid is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,586 in 2025 with 30 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1885, 9,240 American babies have been named Enid. Its peak came in 1920, when 261 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Enid stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Enid 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 | 30 | #4,586 | — | — |
| 2024 | 30 | #4,595 | — | — |
| 2023 | 66 | #2,653 | — | — |
| 2022 | 28 | #4,833 | — | — |
| 2021 | 34 | #4,187 | — | — |
| 2020 | 29 | #4,582 | — | — |
| 2019 | 40 | #3,739 | — | — |
| 2018 | 24 | #5,362 | — | — |
| 2017 | 29 | #4,728 | — | — |
| 2016 | 15 | #7,725 | — | — |
| 2015 | 20 | #6,302 | — | — |
| 2014 | 15 | #7,796 | — | — |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,201 | — | — |
| 2012 | 12 | #9,274 | — | — |
| 2011 | 15 | #7,918 | — | — |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,663 | — | — |
| 2009 | 15 | #8,178 | — | — |
| 2008 | 17 | #7,516 | — | — |
| 2007 | 9 | #11,930 | — | — |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,484 | — | — |
| 2005 | 21 | #5,882 | — | — |
| 2004 | 19 | #6,309 | — | — |
| 2003 | 15 | #7,320 | — | — |
| 2002 | 25 | #4,807 | — | — |
| 2001 | 13 | #7,872 | — | — |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,195 | — | — |
| 1995 | 13 | #6,769 | — | — |
| 1990 | 23 | #4,279 | — | — |
| 1985 | 25 | #3,448 | — | — |
| 1980 | 37 | #2,548 | — | — |
| 1975 | 50 | #1,845 | — | — |
| 1970 | 76 | #1,373 | — | — |
| 1965 | 66 | #1,356 | — | — |
| 1960 | 87 | #1,168 | — | — |
| 1955 | 68 | #1,223 | — | — |
| 1950 | 92 | #928 | — | — |
| 1945 | 121 | #677 | — | — |
| 1940 | 85 | #755 | — | — |
| 1935 | 106 | #631 | — | — |
| 1930 | 155 | #547 | — | — |
| 1925 | 214 | #474 | — | — |
| 1920 | 261 | #412 | — | — |
| 1915 | 137 | #545 | — | — |
| 1910 | 34 | #729 | — | — |
| 1905 | 20 | #831 | — | — |
| 1900 | 28 | #677 | — | — |
| 1895 | 28 | #565 | — | — |
| 1890 | 10 | #883 | — | — |
| 1885 | 6 | #959 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Enid
- Enid Blyton Writer · 1897–1968
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Enid mean?
From Middle Welsh eneit (“spirit, life; purity”), from Proto-Celtic *anatyom, from Proto-Indo-European *h₂enh₁- (“to breathe, blow”).
How popular is the name Enid in 2025?
Enid ranked #4,586 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 30 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Enid?
9,240 babies have been named Enid in the United States since 1885, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Enid most popular?
Enid peaked in 1920, when 261 newborns received the name.
Is Enid a boy or girl name?
Enid is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Enid rising or falling?
Enid is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Enid?
Well-known people named Enid include Enid Blyton (writer).