Ailey
Every Ailey since 1992 — 969 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ailey
Ailey is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,104 in 2025 with 25 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 969 American babies have been named Ailey. Its peak came in 2008, when 71 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Ailey stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ailey year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | #5,104 |
| 2024 | 23 | #5,450 |
| 2023 | 16 | #6,936 |
| 2022 | 24 | #5,315 |
| 2021 | 26 | #4,966 |
| 2020 | 24 | #5,171 |
| 2019 | 40 | #3,719 |
| 2018 | 42 | #3,614 |
| 2017 | 25 | #5,191 |
| 2016 | 61 | #2,799 |
| 2015 | 52 | #3,178 |
| 2014 | 45 | #3,488 |
| 2013 | 54 | #3,044 |
| 2012 | 54 | #3,096 |
| 2011 | 60 | #2,869 |
| 2010 | 66 | #2,693 |
| 2009 | 70 | #2,616 |
| 2008 | 71 | #2,610 |
| 2007 | 41 | #3,849 |
| 2006 | 31 | #4,576 |
| 2005 | 19 | #6,254 |
| 2004 | 19 | #6,226 |
| 2003 | 16 | #6,892 |
| 2002 | 14 | #7,454 |
| 2001 | 11 | #8,770 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,174 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ailey in 2025?
Ailey ranked #5,104 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 25 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ailey?
969 babies have been named Ailey in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ailey most popular?
Ailey peaked in 2008, when 71 newborns received the name.
Is Ailey a boy or girl name?
Ailey is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ailey rising or falling?
Ailey is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.