Ailsa
girl nameAilsa entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #3046 in 1926, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1918–2025
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rank today
#3046
peak (1926)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4809 |
| 1920s | #4155 |
| 1960s | #6042 |
| 1970s | #6198 |
| 1980s | #8808 |
| 1990s | #7664 |
| 2000s | #9328 |
| 2010s | #9326 |
| 2020s | #13784 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Ailsa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ailsa alive today was born around 1999, making them about 26 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ailsa in 2025?
- Ailsa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Ailsa most popular?
- Ailsa peaked in 1926, reaching #3046 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ailsa with classmates?
- Ailsa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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