Ao
boy name#12008 in 2025Ao entered the US charts in 2018, peaked at #9763 in 2023, ranks #12008 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2018–2025
#12008
rank today
#9763
peak (2023)
5
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2010s | #10760 |
| 2020s | #10886 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Ao are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
Ao is overwhelmingly a brand-new baby name right now — most Aos are still in diapers.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ao in 2025?
- Ao ranks #12008 among US boy names in 2025, with 5 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ao most popular?
- Ao peaked in 2023, reaching #9763 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ao with classmates?
- Ao will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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