Ayumi
Borrowed from Japanese あゆみ (Ayumi).
Every Ayumi since 1966 — 609 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ayumi
Ayumi is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,194 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1966, 609 American babies have been named Ayumi. Its peak came in 2023, when 28 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 Ayumi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ayumi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #7,194 |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,296 |
| 2023 | 28 | #4,766 |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,693 |
| 2021 | 21 | #5,782 |
| 2020 | 26 | #4,899 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,073 |
| 2018 | 18 | #6,562 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,069 |
| 2016 | 24 | #5,478 |
| 2015 | 23 | #5,684 |
| 2014 | 21 | #6,020 |
| 2013 | 21 | #6,044 |
| 2012 | 25 | #5,421 |
| 2011 | 23 | #5,763 |
| 2010 | 21 | #6,212 |
| 2009 | 25 | #5,560 |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,118 |
| 2007 | 17 | #7,435 |
| 2006 | 21 | #6,161 |
| 2005 | 14 | #7,955 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,345 |
| 2003 | 9 | #10,539 |
| 2002 | 11 | #8,926 |
| 2001 | 15 | #7,002 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,369 |
| 1995 | 15 | #5,997 |
| 1990 | 16 | #5,582 |
| 1985 | 5 | #10,819 |
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Famous people named Ayumi
- Ayumi Hamasaki Singer · b. 1978
- Ayumi Hara Soccer player · b. 1979
- Ayumi Kaihori Soccer player · b. 1986
- Ayumi Tanimoto Wrestler · b. 1981
- Ayumi Morita Tennis player · b. 1990
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ayumi mean?
Borrowed from Japanese あゆみ (Ayumi).
How popular is the name Ayumi in 2025?
Ayumi ranked #7,194 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ayumi?
609 babies have been named Ayumi in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ayumi most popular?
Ayumi peaked in 2023, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Ayumi a boy or girl name?
Ayumi is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ayumi rising or falling?
Ayumi has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Ayumi?
Well-known people named Ayumi include Ayumi Hamasaki (singer), Ayumi Hara (soccer player), Ayumi Kaihori (soccer player).