From England or the English people
Originally a surname used to identify a person of English descent, particularly in areas where they were a minority. As a given name, it functions as a rare vocabulary name that references heritage or the English language itself. It follows the modern trend of using surnames and nationalities as unique first names.
Less common today
English isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,109 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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