From the farmstead on the river
Derived from Old English, this name originally referred to a settlement or farmstead located on a river. It is a locational surname that transitioned into a given name, gaining international recognition primarily through the legacy of Brazilian racing legend Ayrton Senna.
Less common today
Ayrton isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,498 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Three-time Formula One World Champion
Brazilian professional footballer
Ecuadorian professional footballer
