Ayo
boy nameAyo entered the US charts in 1973, peaked at #4842 in 1979, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1973–2025
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rank today
#4842
peak (1979)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #5390 |
| 1980s | #5882 |
| 1990s | #7474 |
| 2000s | #8966 |
| 2010s | #10598 |
| 2020s | #9034 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Ayo are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ayo alive today was born around 2012, making them about 13 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ayo in 2025?
- Ayo is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Ayo most popular?
- Ayo peaked in 1979, reaching #4842 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ayo with classmates?
- Ayo will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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