Holding steady.
Popularity of Aibhlinn since 2006
Babies named Aibhlinn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 19 |
| 2010s | 120 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Aibhlinn is a rare Irish name with a melodic sound, closely linked to more familiar forms like Eileen and Aileen. First recorded in U.S. data in 2006, it reached its peak in 2015 but remains exceedingly uncommon, with no rank in the top 1,000. The name's trajectory has been stable since its introduction, reflecting a niche appeal among parents seeking distinctive Irish heritage names. While it has no recorded top states of usage, its similarity to names like Aoife and Caoimhe suggests a likely concentration among Irish-American families. Aibhlinn exemplifies the modern interest in authentic Gaelic spellings, even as its pronunciation (AY-leen) mirrors its Anglicized counterparts.
Aibhlinn is an Irish name, likely a variant of Eibhlín, which is the Gaelic form of Evelyn. Evelyn itself derives from the Norman French name Aveline, ultimately from the Germanic element 'avi' meaning 'desired' or 'wished for'. The name is most commonly found in Ireland and among the Irish diaspora.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aib, Aibby, Lyn
Sibling names for Aibhlinn
Names that share Aibhlinn's style, for a brother or sister.
