Declining since 1995, #4,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Aryn since 1971
Babies named Aryn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 173 | 17 |
| 1980s | 446 | 49 |
| 1990s | 872 | 79 |
| 2000s | 650 | 130 |
| 2010s | 541 | 112 |
| 2020s | 264 | 40 |
Meaning & origin
Aryn is a modern English name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1971. It reached its peak rank of 4,546 in 1996, when it was given to about 1 in every 53,576 newborns. Since then, its usage has steadily declined. The name is most common in California and is often chosen as a stylish alternative to traditional spellings like Erin or Aaron. Despite its modern coinage, Aryn fits a pattern of names ending in -yn that gained popularity in the late 20th century.
Aryn is a modern spelling variant, likely derived from Erin (the Anglicized form of Éirinn, a poetic name for Ireland) or from Aaron (of Hebrew origin meaning 'high mountain' or 'exalted'). The name emerged in the United States in the late 20th century, first recorded in 1971. Its popularity peaked in 1996, and it has since declined.
Where Aryn is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ari, Ryn
Sibling names for Aryn
Names that share Aryn's style, for a brother or sister.
