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Ayres

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Pronounced AIRZ /ˈɛrz/Medium

Meaning: From the English surname Ayres — variously 'an heir/inheritor' (from the Latin heres) and 'from Ayr (a Scottish place)'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: An heir; from Ayr: Ayres is English. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'AIRZ'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English surname Ayres — variously 'an heir/inheritor' (from the Latin heres) and 'from Ayr (a Scottish place)'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#9988 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 31

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420142024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ayres comes from the English surname Ayres — variously 'an heir/inheritor' (from the Latin heres) and 'from Ayr (a Scottish place)'; routes layered, which we note. A crisp, classic name (said 'AIRZ').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-turned-first-name. Rare, an-heir at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Ayres is an English surname, variously 'an heir/inheritor' and 'from Ayr (a Scottish place)' — a crisp, distinctive name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AIRZ').
Overall data confidence 26%
References — Ayres — English surname; routes layered

Variations

AyersAiresAyers

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ayres mean?

Ayres is an English surname, variously 'an heir/inheritor' and 'from Ayr'. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Ayres?

It's said AIRZ /ˈɛrz/ — one syllable.

Is Ayres a boy or girl name?

Ayres is a boy's name.

How popular is Ayres?

Ayres is a very rare name in the U.S.

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