Originating from England, the name Ayers is of locational origin, derived from any of several places so named. These include Ayre in Lancashire, Ayres in Lincolnshire, and Eye in Suffolk. The name is believed to have been given to a person who lived near a riverbank or marshland, as 'ayre' or 'eyre' was an Old English word for a water meadow or fen. It has also been suggested that the name may come from the Middle English word 'aier,' meaning 'ironworker.' The surname Ayers is thought to have appeared in its current form sometime during the 16th century.
"The name Ayers had 5 babies born with it in 2023, making a total of 5 births."