Total births
862
Boys' name · since 1986
Ayrton
Ayrton has 862 recorded births since 1986 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2012 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3571
- among boys today
- 862
- born since 1986
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Ayrton is the #3571 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 862 recorded since 1986.
Ayrton has 862 recorded births among boys since 1986, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #3571 as of the latest data, more common than 75% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1986 to 2025.
- #3571 among boys today
- 862 born since 1986
- 2010s peak decade
- 75% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Ayrton is currently the #3571 boys' name in America, more common than 75% of boys - 862 born since 1986, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3571
- among boys today
- 862
- born since 1986
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other boys
Ayrton vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3571
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 75% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Ayrton was born in this single decade.
2012
Single peak year
46 babies were named Ayrton in 2012 - its busiest year on record.
How Ayrton compares
862 Top 33% higher than 67% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Ayrton's all-time total is 135% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ayrton | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 862 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 46 | 23 | 22,252 |
Ayrton's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ayrton's SSA record in two at 2006 and the more recent half accounts for 64% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 36%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1989, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2012 peak of 46, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ayrton at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2012
Current rank
#3,571
Active since
1986
Ayrton popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1986–2025
- Peak year (2012)
- 46
- Annual births at peak, across 40 years of records
Ayrton by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Ayrton's strongest decade.
318 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Ayrton births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 20
1980s
20 births
- 1990s
1990s
180 births
- 2000s
2000s
171 births
- 2010s
2010s
318 births
- 2020s
2020s
173 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 318 births (37% of all-time use).
How Ayrton compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Ayrton's total volume
Ayrton vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Ayrton by state
Where Ayrton concentrates geographically, total births since 1986
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 141 | 16.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 27 | 3.1% |
| #3 | New York | | 10 | 1.2% |
| #4 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Ayrton's total US births 16.4%
Even split
141 of 862 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ayrton? ▼
Since 1986, Social Security records show 862 babies named Ayrton. Today it holds rank #3571 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2012, with 46 births.
When was Ayrton most popular? ▼
Ayrton was most popular in the 2010s decade with 318 total births. The single peak year was 2012.
Where is Ayrton most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ayrton are California (141 births), Texas (27 births), New York (10 births).
How long has the name Ayrton been used? ▼
Records for Ayrton go back to 1986, giving 40 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Ayrton? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ayron, Ayren, Ayres, Ayrian, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ayrton's data
- Ayrton's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (318 total births) through the 2020s (173) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Ayrtons (141 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Ayrton
Nearby Names Like Ayrton
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ayrton
Ayron Boy
#11240 333 births
Ayren Boy
111 births
Ayres Boy
#10658 40 births
Ayrian Boy
12 births
Ayris Boy
10 births
Compare Ayrton side by side: Ayrton vs Ayron Ayrton vs Ayren Ayrton vs Ayres
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Ayrton
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1986–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ayrton: #3571 Boys' Name - 862 Births, Peak 2012." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ayrton. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Ayrton draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.