Enes is a distinctive choice, ranked #1322 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Enes in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1322
About the Name Enes
Enes is holding steady in the rankings at #1322. It reached its peak of #1097 in 2017 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Enes is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Enes
Unlikely. With around 20 UK babies named Enes per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Enes in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Enes has held a stable position around #1322 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #1097 in 2017 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Enes is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Enes include: Enes Bešić — Enes Bešić is a Bosnian-Herzegovinian former football midfielder.; Enes Fermino — Enes Fermino is a Congolese and Swiss former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.; Enes Kuka — Enes Kuka is an Albanian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Kastrioti..
Enes does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Eness in the wild.
20
UK babies named Enes (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 8 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Enes
Likely around 1 other Enes in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Enes
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Enes Hocaoğulları is a Turkish human rights activist. He gave a speech at the 48th session of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe, following which he was arrested by Turkish authorities on charges widely criticised by national and international human rights groups.
Enes Karić is a Bosnian Islamic scholar and full professor of Quranic Studies at the Faculty of Islamic Studies, University of Sarajevo. From 1994 to 1996, he served as the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Enes Ünal is a Turkish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Bournemouth. Ünal scored on his Süper Lig debut on 25 August 2013 for Bursaspor against Galatasaray, making him the youngest player to net in Turkey's top division.
Enes Sali is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or a winger for Saudi Pro League club Al-Riyadh, on loan from Major League Soccer club FC Dallas. Born in Canada, he represents Romania at international level.