Ailbhe
Ailbhe was the #50 girls' name in Ireland in 2025 (95 babies), and #1,512 in England & Wales.
Ailbhe as a girl’s name
- England & Wales
- Scotland
- Northern Ireland
- Ireland
Show the numbers
| Year | England & Wales | Scotland | Northern Ireland | Ireland |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #1,512 (20) | #632 (4) | #96 (21) | #50 (95) |
| 2024 | #1,819 (16) | #790 (3) | #97 (21) | #65 (83) |
| 2023 | #2,063 (13) | — | #142 (14) | #44 (118) |
| 2022 | #2,058 (13) | #760 (3) | #162 (12) | #72 (78) |
| 2021 | #1,692 (17) | — | #171 (12) | #60 (98) |
| 2020 | #3,447 (6) | — | #166 (11) | #60 (90) |
| 2019 | #4,001 (5) | — | #263 (6) | #75 (78) |
| 2018 | #2,340 (11) | — | #361 (4) | #90 (67) |
| 2017 | #4,063 (5) | — | #432 (3) | #99 (62) |
| 2016 | #4,096 (5) | — | #276 (6) | #91 (64) |
| 2015 | #2,705 (9) | — | — | #106 (58) |
| 2014 | #3,514 (6) | — | — | #95 (69) |
| 2013 | #5,742 (3) | — | — | #124 (49) |
| 2012 | #4,838 (4) | — | #383 (4) | #93 (68) |
| 2011 | #5,785 (3) | — | — | #133 (48) |
The tide so far
- Peaked in Ireland in 2023 at #44.
- Holding steady over the last five years.
- In the Ireland records since the data begins in 1964.
How common is it?
about 1 in 220 baby girls in the published Ireland list for 2025.
In a group of 1,000 children born that year, you would expect to meet about 4. How we work this out.
How common, country by country
| Where | Sex | Latest year | Share | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England & Wales | Girls | 2025 | about 1 in 13,000 | rare |
| Scotland | Girls | 2025 | about 1 in 4,500 | uncommon |
| Northern Ireland | Girls | 2025 | about 1 in 350 | common |
| Ireland | Girls | 2025 | about 1 in 220 | common |
Next year
On its recent trend, Ailbhe is likely to hold steady in Ireland in 2026: about 1 in 220 baby girls. Likely range 1 in 150 to 1 in 320.
Estimate, not an official figure. How we estimate.