Ainslie
Every Ainslie since 1977 — 625 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ainslie
Ainslie is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,145 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 625 American babies have been named Ainslie. Its peak came in 2009, when 40 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ainslie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ainslie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #7,145 |
| 2024 | 18 | #6,404 |
| 2023 | 17 | #6,686 |
| 2022 | 9 | #10,415 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,487 |
| 2020 | 10 | #9,570 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,035 |
| 2018 | 22 | #5,624 |
| 2017 | 21 | #5,828 |
| 2016 | 18 | #6,669 |
| 2015 | 23 | #5,659 |
| 2014 | 21 | #5,996 |
| 2013 | 32 | #4,426 |
| 2012 | 32 | #4,489 |
| 2011 | 18 | #6,861 |
| 2010 | 34 | #4,309 |
| 2009 | 40 | #3,872 |
| 2008 | 16 | #7,749 |
| 2007 | 24 | #5,713 |
| 2006 | 26 | #5,238 |
| 2005 | 22 | #5,604 |
| 2004 | 21 | #5,750 |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,584 |
| 2002 | 22 | #5,254 |
| 2001 | 13 | #7,736 |
| 2000 | 11 | #8,553 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,087 |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,310 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,108 |
| 1975 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ainslie in 2025?
Ainslie ranked #7,145 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ainslie?
625 babies have been named Ainslie in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ainslie most popular?
Ainslie peaked in 2009, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is Ainslie a boy or girl name?
Ainslie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ainslie rising or falling?
Ainslie is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.