Rising since 1991, #860 for boys today.
Popularity of Aslan since 1979
Babies named Aslan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 14 |
| 1990s | 47 |
| 2000s | 214 |
| 2010s | 470 |
| 2020s | 968 |
Meaning & origin
Aslan entered U.S. naming data in 1979, but for years remained exceedingly rare. The name began a steady rise in 1991, likely influenced by the popularity of C.S. Lewis's 'The Chronicles of Narnia', which introduced the majestic lion Aslan to generations of readers. The trend accelerated in the 2000s with film adaptations, and by 2025, Aslan reached its peak rank of #860, with a birth rate of 1 in 6,100. The name is most popular in Florida, New Jersey, and New York, states with significant Turkish-American and other communities familiar with the name's origin. Aslan's trajectory shows consistent upward movement, suggesting it may continue to gain mainstream appeal as a strong, cross-cultural choice.
Aslan is a Turkish word meaning 'lion'. It gained international recognition largely through C.S. Lewis's 'The Chronicles of Narnia' series, where Aslan is a powerful lion and central character. Historically, the name has also been used as a given name in Turkey and among Turkic peoples, but its modern usage outside Turkey is heavily influenced by the literary reference.
Where Aslan is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Aslan” around the world
Where Aslan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
120
babies in 2024
Quebec
5
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Sibling names for Aslan
Names that share Aslan's style, for a brother or sister.
