Total births
154
Boys' name · since 1998
Ayuub
154 babies named Ayuub in U.S. Social Security records since 1998, with the highest year being 2016. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 154
- total births
- 1998–2023
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
154 boys have been named Ayuub since 1998, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ayuub has been recorded 154 times among boys since 1998, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1998 to 2023.
- 154 total births
- 1998–2023 years on record
- 2010s peak decade
- 49% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
154 boys have been named Ayuub since 1998, peaking in the 2010s, last recorded in 2023.
- 154
- total births
- 1998–2023
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
2010s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Ayuub was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
14 babies were named Ayuub in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
Ayuub's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ayuub's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 53% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 47%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1998, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2016 peak of 14, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ayuub at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
2016
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1998
Ayuub popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1998–2023
- Peak year (2016)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Ayuub by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Ayuub's strongest decade.
76 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Ayuub births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
61 births
- 2010s
2010s
76 births
- 2020s 12
2020s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 76 births (49% of all-time use).
Ayuub by state
Where Ayuub concentrates geographically, total births since 1998
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 16 | 10.4% |
Minnesota share of Ayuub's total US births 10.4%
16 of 154 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ayuub? ▼
Since 1998, Social Security records show 154 babies named Ayuub. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 2016, with 14 births.
When was Ayuub most popular? ▼
Ayuub was most popular in the 2010s decade with 76 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Ayuub most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ayuub are Minnesota (16 births).
How long has the name Ayuub been used? ▼
Ayuub has been recorded in Social Security data since 1998, spanning 26 years of data through 2023.
What names are similar to Ayuub? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ayush, Ayub, Ayushman, Ayumu, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ayuub's data
- Ayuub's decade-level peak was the 2010s (76 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Minnesota records the most Ayuubs (16 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota 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 Ayuub
Nearby Names Like Ayuub
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ayuub
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Ayub Boy
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Ayushman Boy
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Ayumu Boy
16 births
Ayur Boy
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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, 1998–2023 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ayuub: Baby Name Since 1998 - 154 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ayuub. 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 Ayuub 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.