Ayoub
A male given name from Arabic [in turn from Hebrew], variant of Ayyub, equivalent to English Job.
Every Ayoub since 1988 — 1,073 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ayoub
Ayoub is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,232 in 2025 with 63 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1988, 1,073 American babies have been named Ayoub. Its peak came in 2024, when 63 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Ayoub stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ayoub year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 63 | #2,232 |
| 2024 | 63 | #2,264 |
| 2023 | 57 | #2,390 |
| 2022 | 50 | #2,650 |
| 2021 | 51 | #2,553 |
| 2020 | 45 | #2,730 |
| 2019 | 55 | #2,426 |
| 2018 | 39 | #2,998 |
| 2017 | 59 | #2,242 |
| 2016 | 38 | #3,064 |
| 2015 | 39 | #2,970 |
| 2014 | 55 | #2,346 |
| 2013 | 39 | #2,897 |
| 2012 | 41 | #2,872 |
| 2011 | 27 | #3,801 |
| 2010 | 40 | #2,919 |
| 2009 | 33 | #3,341 |
| 2008 | 35 | #3,227 |
| 2007 | 30 | #3,519 |
| 2006 | 25 | #3,899 |
| 2005 | 21 | #4,205 |
| 2004 | 24 | #3,743 |
| 2003 | 29 | #3,199 |
| 2002 | 19 | #4,200 |
| 2001 | 15 | #4,912 |
| 2000 | 17 | #4,408 |
| 1995 | 6 | #7,886 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ayoub mean?
A male given name from Arabic [in turn from Hebrew], variant of Ayyub, equivalent to English Job.
How popular is the name Ayoub in 2025?
Ayoub ranked #2,232 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 63 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ayoub?
1,073 babies have been named Ayoub in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ayoub most popular?
Ayoub peaked in 2024, when 63 newborns received the name.
Is Ayoub a boy or girl name?
Ayoub is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ayoub rising or falling?
Ayoub is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.