Ennis is a name of Irish origin, derived from the Irish surname "O'Nuis". The surname O'Nuis comes from the Irish word "nuadha" which means "nude", and it was given to those who were fair-haired or had a pale complexion.
The name Ennis has a long history in Ireland. It is believed that the first person to bear the name was Niall of the Nine Hostages, a High King of Ireland who ruled in the 5th century AD. Niall's descendants went on to become one of the most powerful families in Irish history, and many of them bore the name Ennis.
Today, Ennis is still considered a distinctly Irish name, but it has also gained popularity around the world. It is often used as both a boy's and girl's name, although it may be more commonly associated with males in Ireland. Despite its historic roots, Ennis remains a modern and stylish choice for parents looking for a unique and meaningful name for their child.
The given statistics show the number of babies named Ennis born in the United States each year from 1898 to 1963. During this period, there were a total of 320 births with the name Ennis.
The name Ennis saw its peak popularity during the early 1900s, with 19 births recorded in 1916. This was followed by another high point in 1918, with 17 births. However, after these two years, the number of babies named Ennis began to decline steadily.
From 1920 onwards, the number of Ennis births remained relatively low, seldom exceeding double digits until a small spike in 1946 (9 births) and another one in 1958 (7 births). The name's popularity seems to have declined further after the 1960s, with only 5 births recorded in 1963.
Overall, while Ennis was once a popular choice for parents in the early 20th century, its usage has decreased significantly over time.