Declining since 2019, #1,592 for girls today.
Popularity of Aislinn since 1969
Babies named Aislinn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 114 |
| 1980s | 351 |
| 1990s | 798 |
| 2000s | 1,280 |
| 2010s | 1,807 |
| 2020s | 1,166 |
Meaning & origin
Aislinn, the Irish name meaning 'dream,' entered U.S. records in 1969 but remained rare for decades. It reached its peak at rank 1,286 in 2018, with about 1 in 8,000 girls receiving the name that year, before beginning a gradual decline. Since 2019, its trajectory has been falling, but it maintains a steady presence, particularly in New Mexico, Colorado, and California. The name has never cracked the top 1,000 nationally, yet its poetic roots and distinctive sound keep it in use among parents seeking a name with Celtic heritage. With a 1-in-12,269 incidence in 2025, Aislinn remains an uncommon but not unfamiliar choice.
Aislinn is derived from the Irish word 'aisling,' meaning 'dream' or 'vision.' The name first gained prominence in 18th-century Irish poetry, where the aisling genre featured a vision of a woman representing Ireland. It was adopted as a given name in the 20th century, initially in Ireland and later spreading to other English-speaking countries.
Where Aislinn is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ash, Linn, Ais
Sibling names for Aislinn
Names that share Aislinn's style, for a brother or sister.
