How Many People Are Named Ailsa?

Complete statistics for the name Ailsa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Ailsa
Very Rare
Scottish

Ailsa, a very rare female name, is held by just 502 people in the US today, making up 1 in 656,931 Americans. The majority of those named Ailsa are under 30, giving the name a decidedly modern vibe.

~502
Living in US
1 in 656,931
Americans
2003
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Scottish place name
🌐
Origin
Scottish
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Resilient
6
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 6 are known for their nurturing and caring nature.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

8,625
Worldwide Bearers
#67,630
Global Rank
🇬🇧 England
2,980
🇬🇧 Scotland
1,492
🇦🇺 Australia
841
🇳🇿 New Zealand
807
🇺🇸 United States
502
🇿🇦 South Africa
284
🇨🇳 China
263
🇧🇷 Brazil
219
🇮🇩 Indonesia
162
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
154

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
502 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 31
309
Would be under 30 (57%)
203
Would be 30–60 (38%)
26
Would be over 60 (5%)

All 538 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2003

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
81
Classic Feel
26
Modern Appeal
94
International
95

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Ailsa Through the Generations

Ailsa saw its peak popularity in 2003 with 19 births, but since then, the name has been on a steady decline. Today, there are 502 people named Ailsa living in the United States, with most falling within the 30-60 age range. This distribution suggests that while Ailsa was once a trendy choice, it's now becoming less common among new parents.

✨ Similar Names to Ailsa

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ailsa's Scottish roots

📄 About the Name Ailsa

How Many People Have the Name Ailsa?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 502 people in the United States currently share the name Ailsa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 656,931 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ailsa a Common or Rare Name?

Ailsa is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Ailsa Mean?

Ailsa means "Scottish place name" and comes from Scottish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ailsa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Ailsa Most Popular?

The name Ailsa reached peak popularity in 2003, with 19 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ailsa?

Approximately 502 people named Ailsa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 538. That works out to roughly 1 in 656,931 Americans.

Is Ailsa a rare name?

Ailsa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 656,931 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ailsa mean?

Ailsa means "Scottish place name" and comes from Scottish origins.

Is Ailsa more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Ailsa are male and 100% are female.

When was Ailsa most popular?

Ailsa peaked in 2003 with 19 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US502
All-Time Births538
1 in X1 in 656,931
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age31
Peak Year2003
World Rank#67,630
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.