How Many People Are Named Aye?
Complete statistics for the name Aye: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Aye, a very rare female name, is held by just 25 people in the US, making up 1 in 13,298,944 Americans. All of those named Aye are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and practicality.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 15All 25 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: 2008Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Aye Through the Generations
Aye has seen steady usage since its peak in 2008 with 8 births, but it remains a niche choice. With only 25 individuals bearing the name today, all under 30 years old, Aye stands out as a contemporary name. Its rarity and youthfulness suggest it's likely to remain a unique identifier for its bearers.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Aye's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Aye
How Many People Have the Name Aye?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,901 people in the United States currently share the name Aye. That works out to roughly 1 in every 114,253 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Aye a Common or Rare Name?
Aye 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 Aye Mean?
Aye means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Aye in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Aye Most Popular?
The name Aye reached peak popularity in 2008, with 8 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 Aye?
Approximately 2,901 people named Aye live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,901. That works out to roughly 1 in 114,253 Americans.
Is Aye a rare name?
Aye is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 114,253 Americans has this name.
What does the name Aye mean?
Aye means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Aye more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Aye are male and 100% are female.
When was Aye most popular?
Aye peaked in 2008 with 8 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.