Ayyub
4 countries#452 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Ayyub was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
704 births recorded 1996–2024 · peaked in 2021 with 91 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
699 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #452 · peaked in 2021 with 91 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
475 births recorded 1993–2025 · currently #2798 · peaked in 2024 with 49 births
Most common in: Pennsylvania, New York, Michigan, Texas, New Jersey
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
75 births recorded 2001–2020 · peaked in 2005 with 8 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
5 births recorded 2024–2024 · peaked in 2024 with 5 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Ayyub’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #2636 | — |
| 2003 | #2189 | ↑447 |
| 2004 | #1732 | ↑457 |
| 2005 | #1716 | ↑16 |
| 2006 | #1545 | ↑171 |
| 2007 | #1252 | ↑293 |
| 2008 | #1828 | ↓576 |
| 2009 | #1302 | ↑526 |
| 2010 | #1055 | ↑247 |
| 2011 | #1522 | ↓467 |
| 2012 | #927 | ↑595 |
| 2013 | #762 | ↑165 |
| 2014 | #935 | ↓173 |
| 2015 | #656 | ↑279 |
| 2016 | #758 | ↓102 |
| 2017 | #743 | ↑15 |
| 2018 | #629 | ↑114 |
| 2019 | #506 | ↑123 |
| 2020 | #513 | ↓7 |
| 2021 | #452 | ↑61 |
Frequently asked questions about Ayyub
Is Ayyub a popular name?
Yes — Ayyub currently ranks #452 among boys’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Ayyub more common for boys or girls?
Ayyub is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Ayyub most popular?
Ayyub peaked in 2021 in England & Wales, with 91 recorded births that year.
Is Ayyub rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Ayyub’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1765 in 1996 to #452 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Ayyub?
At least 1,254 babies have been recorded with the name Ayyub across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Ayyub popular in more than one country?
Yes — Ayyub appears in official birth records in 4 countries: England & Wales, United States, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Ayyub?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Ayyub include Amor, Avyukt, Baltazar, Blessing.
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