MallowbyNames

Aslin

AZ-lin · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern invented name.

Peak popularity
1995
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Aslin since 1994

Babies named Aslin per year in U.S. Social Security records.

51116200020102020Most births 1995Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1990s37
2000s76
2010s44
2020s33

Meaning & origin

Aslin first entered the U.S. baby name landscape in 1994, a latecomer among modern coinages. It peaked in usage the very next year, 1995, and has since held a steady but extremely low popularity. With no recorded rank in the top 1000, it remains a rare choice, never appearing in the top states and with a 1-in-N statistic not calculable due to its scarcity. Aslin’s sound fits well with today's trend of names ending in -lyn and -lin, yet it lacks the historical depth of older variants. Parents drawn to its soft, modern feel may appreciate its uniqueness, but should note that its meaning is essentially unknown.

Aslin first appears in the United States in the 1990s, likely as a modern coinage. It may be a creative variant of names like Ashlyn or Aislin, or a combination of fashionable sounds. There is no clear historical or linguistic derivation before its 1994 first appearance.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Azzy, Lin

Sibling names for Aslin

Names that share Aslin's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Aslin mean?
The meaning of Aslin is uncertain. It is a modern name first recorded in the 1990s, possibly a variant of Ashlyn or an invented name.
How popular is Aslin?
Aslin first appeared in the U.S. in 1994 and reached its peak rank in 1995. It has not ranked in the top 1000 names in any year, and its usage has remained very low and stable.
Is Aslin a boy or girl name?
Aslin is used predominantly for girls, though it has occasionally been used for boys. The U.S. Social Security data categorizes it as a girl name.