Ayub
Every Ayub since 1996 — 1,634 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ayub
Ayub is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,854 in 2025 with 85 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 1,634 American babies have been named Ayub. Its peak came in 2018, when 94 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Ayub stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ayub year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 85 | #1,854 |
| 2024 | 67 | #2,170 |
| 2023 | 72 | #2,065 |
| 2022 | 63 | #2,272 |
| 2021 | 49 | #2,629 |
| 2020 | 74 | #1,948 |
| 2019 | 74 | #1,975 |
| 2018 | 94 | #1,681 |
| 2017 | 89 | #1,737 |
| 2016 | 83 | #1,815 |
| 2015 | 74 | #1,957 |
| 2014 | 77 | #1,885 |
| 2013 | 57 | #2,253 |
| 2012 | 66 | #2,070 |
| 2011 | 68 | #2,003 |
| 2010 | 61 | #2,174 |
| 2009 | 56 | #2,321 |
| 2008 | 67 | #2,065 |
| 2007 | 50 | #2,508 |
| 2006 | 56 | #2,251 |
| 2005 | 37 | #2,849 |
| 2004 | 52 | #2,211 |
| 2003 | 33 | #2,931 |
| 2002 | 31 | #2,950 |
| 2001 | 23 | #3,624 |
| 2000 | 21 | #3,778 |
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Famous people named Ayub
- Ayub Khan Politician · 1907–1974
- Ayub Khan Politician · 1857–1914
- Ayub Daud Soccer player · b. 1990
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ayub in 2025?
Ayub ranked #1,854 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 85 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ayub?
1,634 babies have been named Ayub in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ayub most popular?
Ayub peaked in 2018, when 94 newborns received the name.
Is Ayub a boy or girl name?
Ayub is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ayub rising or falling?
Ayub is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ayub?
Well-known people named Ayub include Ayub Khan (politician), Ayub Khan (politician), Ayub Daud (soccer player).