Declining since 2013, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Arilyn since 1995
Babies named Arilyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 119 |
| 2010s | 224 |
| 2020s | 65 |
Meaning & origin
Arilyn is a modern invented name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1995. It reached its peak rank of 10,107 in 2014, but since 2013 its usage has been declining, reflecting a common trend for newly coined names to experience a brief surge in popularity before fading. The name is given to approximately 1 in 178,585 girls born in the latest year recorded (2025). Arilyn has not historically been concentrated in any particular U.S. state, suggesting it has been adopted sporadically across the country. Its appeal likely lies in its soft, melodic sound and its resemblance to more established names like Arianna and Madelyn.
Arilyn is a modern coinage that first appeared in the United States in 1995. It likely blends elements from names such as Ari (a Hebrew name meaning 'lion' or a short form of Ariel) and the popular suffix -lyn (from names like Lynn). The name has no historical or linguistic roots in any traditional language, and its meaning is purely associative.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ari, Lyn
Variants: Arylin, Aerilyn
Sibling names for Arilyn
Names that share Arilyn's style, for a brother or sister.
