Ailsa
5 countries#140 in Scotland, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Ailsa was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,474 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #185 · peaked in 1999 with 84 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
1,800 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #140 · peaked in 1990 with 52 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
663 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1454 · peaked in 1998 with 41 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
538 births recorded 1918–2024 · peaked in 2003 with 19 births
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
11 births recorded 2008–2019 · peaked in 2013 with 4 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
3 births recorded 1994–1994 · peaked in 1994 with 3 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Scotland rank history
Ailsa’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #144 | — |
| 2007 | #136 | ↑8 |
| 2008 | #181 | ↓45 |
| 2009 | #140 | ↑41 |
| 2010 | #163 | ↓23 |
| 2011 | #141 | ↑22 |
| 2012 | #105 | ↑36 |
| 2013 | #119 | ↓14 |
| 2014 | #104 | ↑15 |
| 2015 | #120 | ↓16 |
| 2016 | #103 | ↑17 |
| 2017 | #157 | ↓54 |
| 2018 | #126 | ↑31 |
| 2019 | #100 | ↑26 |
| 2020 | #170 | ↓70 |
| 2021 | #105 | ↑65 |
| 2022 | #139 | ↓34 |
| 2023 | #144 | ↓5 |
| 2024 | #148 | ↓4 |
| 2025 | #140 | ↑8 |
Frequently asked questions about Ailsa
Is Ailsa a popular name?
Yes — Ailsa currently ranks #140 among girls’ names in Scotland as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Ailsa more common for boys or girls?
Ailsa is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official Scotland birth data.
When was Ailsa most popular?
Ailsa peaked in 1990 in Scotland, with 52 recorded births that year.
Is Ailsa rising or falling in popularity?
In Scotland, Ailsa’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #176 in 1974 to #140 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Ailsa?
At least 3,015 babies have been recorded with the name Ailsa across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Ailsa popular in more than one country?
Yes — Ailsa appears in official birth records in 5 countries: Scotland, England & Wales, United States, Northern Ireland, France.