Ayrton
Every Ayrton since 1986 — 862 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ayrton
Ayrton is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,996 in 2025 with 41 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1986, 862 American babies have been named Ayrton. Its peak came in 2012, when 46 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Ayrton stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ayrton year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 41 | #2,996 |
| 2024 | 32 | #3,530 |
| 2023 | 30 | #3,723 |
| 2022 | 24 | #4,319 |
| 2021 | 25 | #4,125 |
| 2020 | 21 | #4,553 |
| 2019 | 18 | #5,175 |
| 2018 | 29 | #3,716 |
| 2017 | 32 | #3,447 |
| 2016 | 40 | #2,943 |
| 2015 | 46 | #2,650 |
| 2014 | 38 | #2,989 |
| 2013 | 33 | #3,273 |
| 2012 | 46 | #2,638 |
| 2011 | 23 | #4,239 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6,390 |
| 2009 | 18 | #5,122 |
| 2008 | 17 | #5,268 |
| 2007 | 14 | #5,937 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,059 |
| 2005 | 13 | #5,904 |
| 2004 | 9 | #7,585 |
| 2003 | 28 | #3,289 |
| 2002 | 20 | #4,052 |
| 2001 | 27 | #3,234 |
| 2000 | 16 | #4,600 |
| 1995 | 31 | #2,448 |
| 1990 | 11 | #4,688 |
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Famous people named Ayrton
- Ayrton Senna Racing driver · 1960–1994
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ayrton in 2025?
Ayrton ranked #2,996 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 41 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ayrton?
862 babies have been named Ayrton in the United States since 1986, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ayrton most popular?
Ayrton peaked in 2012, when 46 newborns received the name.
Is Ayrton a boy or girl name?
Ayrton is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ayrton rising or falling?
Ayrton has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Ayrton?
Well-known people named Ayrton include Ayrton Senna (racing driver).