Ayush
From earlier AYUSH (“Ayurveda, yoga and naturopathy, Unani, siddha, and homoeopathy”), based on Sanskrit आयुष (āyuṣa).
Every Ayush since 1992 — 2,056 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ayush
Ayush is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,769 in 2025 with 29 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 2,056 American babies have been named Ayush. Its peak came in 2005, when 132 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 Ayush stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ayush year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | #3,769 |
| 2024 | 29 | #3,806 |
| 2023 | 24 | #4,359 |
| 2022 | 44 | #2,876 |
| 2021 | 38 | #3,129 |
| 2020 | 42 | #2,851 |
| 2019 | 48 | #2,660 |
| 2018 | 50 | #2,550 |
| 2017 | 59 | #2,243 |
| 2016 | 68 | #2,067 |
| 2015 | 76 | #1,913 |
| 2014 | 72 | #1,979 |
| 2013 | 97 | #1,590 |
| 2012 | 105 | #1,525 |
| 2011 | 103 | #1,533 |
| 2010 | 115 | #1,439 |
| 2009 | 123 | #1,381 |
| 2008 | 112 | #1,468 |
| 2007 | 114 | #1,423 |
| 2006 | 106 | #1,455 |
| 2005 | 132 | #1,202 |
| 2004 | 125 | #1,216 |
| 2003 | 82 | #1,550 |
| 2002 | 78 | #1,572 |
| 2001 | 75 | #1,592 |
| 2000 | 33 | #2,742 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ayush mean?
From earlier AYUSH (“Ayurveda, yoga and naturopathy, Unani, siddha, and homoeopathy”), based on Sanskrit आयुष (āyuṣa).
How popular is the name Ayush in 2025?
Ayush ranked #3,769 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 29 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ayush?
2,056 babies have been named Ayush in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ayush most popular?
Ayush peaked in 2005, when 132 newborns received the name.
Is Ayush a boy or girl name?
Ayush is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ayush rising or falling?
Ayush is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.