How Many People Are Named Ainsley?
Complete statistics for the name Ainsley: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ainsley, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 16,438 Americans today. With around 20,076 people named Ainsley alive in the US, it peaked in popularity in 2014 with 1,013 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 4 represents stability and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 15All 20,263 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: 2014Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Ainsley Through the Generations
Ainsley, a name that's become increasingly popular in recent years, saw its peak in 2014 with 1,013 births. Today, the majority of those named Ainsley are under 30, indicating its status as a genuinely modern choice. The average age of someone named Ainsley is 15, suggesting it's a name that's been embraced by younger parents in the last decade.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Ainsley's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Ainsley
How Many People Have the Name Ainsley?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 720 people in the United States currently share the name Ainsley. That works out to roughly 1 in every 460,346 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Ainsley a Common or Rare Name?
Ainsley 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 Ainsley Mean?
Ainsley means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Ainsley in SSA data, approximately 2% are male and 98% are female.
When Was Ainsley Most Popular?
The name Ainsley reached peak popularity in 2014, with 1,013 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Ainsley?
Approximately 720 people named Ainsley live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 720. That works out to roughly 1 in 460,346 Americans.
Is Ainsley a rare name?
Ainsley is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 460,346 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ainsley mean?
Ainsley means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Ainsley more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 2% of people named Ainsley are male and 98% are female.
When was Ainsley most popular?
Ainsley peaked in 2014 with 1,013 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.