Declining since 2004, #972 for girls today.
Popularity of Ashlyn since 1963
Babies named Ashlyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 94 |
| 1970s | 149 |
| 1980s | 1,467 |
| 1990s | 10,578 |
| 2000s | 22,470 |
| 2010s | 11,143 |
| 2020s | 2,138 |
Meaning & origin
Ashlyn first appeared in U.S. records in 1963 and enjoyed a steady climb in popularity, reaching its peak at rank 240 in 2005. Since 2004, however, its usage has been falling; by 2025 it had dropped to rank 972, with approximately 1 in 6,135 girls receiving the name. The highest per-capita usage occurred in Maryland, Kentucky, and Colorado, reflecting a scattered geographic popularity typical of modern respellings. Ashlyn is a clear example of how traditional Irish names have been adapted through phonetic respelling and suffix trends, creating a distinctly American form.
Ashlyn is a contemporary respelling of the traditional Irish name Aisling (pronounced ASH-ling), which derives from the Gaelic word aislinge meaning 'dream' or 'vision'. The name was revived in the 20th century through Irish poetry and gained popularity in America. The -lyn suffix reflects a common feminine ending in modern English coinages.
Where Ashlyn 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, Ashie, Lyn, Lynnie
Sibling names for Ashlyn
Names that share Ashlyn's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Kaylee, Mackenzie, Megan, Caitlyn, Brianna, Abbigail, Haylee, Haylie, Kailyn, Kaylie, Kaylyn, Britni, Brandalyn, Breah, Bryanne, Chrislyn, Jessyka, Shellby, Weslynn, Caitlynne, Courtlyn, Kashlyn, Leighana, Scottlynn, Jamilynn, Ashawna, Braylinn, Brittlyn, Danilyn, Jessilynn, Leahanna
Brothers: Kyle, Ryan, Dylan, Connor, Brendan, Joshawa, Ashford, Dvon, Jhordan
Names like Ashlyn
Names whose popularity has moved with Ashlyn's over the last 50 years.
