Ainslie
- US rank
- #7,133
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,870 in 2009
15 babies were named Ainslie in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,413 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1977–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Ainslie you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 107,527 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Ainslie, 15 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ainslie would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAinslie first shows up in US birth records in 1977, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 48 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2009, when it reached #3,870.
- TrendAinslie has climbed 2,413 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #7,133. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Ainslie
Ainslie is a girl name of Scottish origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-lie”. US birth records list Ainslie for girls from 1977 to 2025, in 39 of those 49 years. Its best year was 2009, when it ranked #3,870 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #7,133, with 15 babies.
Origin:Scottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.3 | 428,571 girls |
| 1980s | 1.6 | 641,026 girls |
| 1990s | 3.2 | 315,457 girls |
| 2000s | 11 | 87,260 girls |
| 2010s | 14 | 73,964 girls |
| 2020s | 8.3 | 120,000 girls |
Other spellings of Ainslie
More Scottish girl names
- Girl name: Isla · from Islay
- Unisex name: Paisley · from Paisley, Scotland
- Unisex name: Scottie · a Scot
- Girl name: Eva · life
- Unisex name: Skylar · scholar
- Unisex name: Blair · plain, field
- Girl name: Gracie · grace
- Girl name: Maisie · pearl
Questions about the name Ainslie
What is the origin of the name Ainslie?
Ainslie has Scottish roots in our records. Other Scottish names include Isla, Paisley, Scottie.
Is Ainslie a boy or girl name?
Ainslie is a girl name.
How popular is the name Ainslie?
Ainslie ranked #7,133 for US girls in 2025, given to 15 babies. Its best year was 2009 (#3,870).