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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Ayres — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Ayren|Ayress
EnglishBoy→ Stable

Ayres

AIRZ · 1 syllables

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#9988
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#9988
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 7
Peak rank
#9937 in 2022
5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.9 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20222024

Rank #9988 · Falling since 2022

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
English boy names
Ayres

Popularity score: 7  ·  SSA Rank: #9988

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
62
Higher than 62% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
21 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend60

Consistent popularity — neither rising nor fading.

Uniqueness55

Moderately common — familiar but not ubiquitous.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
EnglishScottish1-syllableSurname-as-GivenCoolModernRareEdgeStrong Vibe
Character
keen intellectartistic sensibilityindependent spiritanalytical mind
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Ayress

innovativerhythmicsoulfulversatileinfluential
STRONG
High confidence

Ayres is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #9988 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#9988 · very rare
Ayres at a Glance
Meaning:From Old English 'æg' (edge) or Scottish place name meaning 'heirs' or dwellers by the air/edge. Used as both surname and given name.
Language root:Old English · Scottish
Peak rank:#9937 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Ares◈Aires◈AcresArsonAerosEyers
Similar Style
Elliot◈Emerson◈Atlas◈AxelEzra◈Evander
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Ayres
ElsieScarlettSilas◈WyattJune◈FelixIvyMiles◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Ayres · Overview
Summary

Ayres is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #9988 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Ayres scores 62/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Modern · Strong character
Ayres carries a cool, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
ayres.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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