Declining since 2008, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Aslyn since 1990
Babies named Aslyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 39 |
| 2000s | 168 |
| 2010s | 157 |
| 2020s | 60 |
Meaning & origin
Aslyn is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1990. It reached its highest usage in 2008, but has since declined in popularity. As of 2025, it ranks 8,362 with an incidence of 1 in 133,939 births. The name does not appear in any state-level top lists, reflecting its modest usage nationwide. Its etymology is uncertain, but it likely emerged as a variant of Ashlyn, itself a modern coinage. Aslyn's trajectory suggests it is not a classic but rather a creative, contemporary choice that peaked in the early 2000s.
Aslyn is a modern coinage, likely formed by blending or altering names like Ashlyn, Ashley, or Aisling. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1990 and saw a peak in popularity in 2008. Its short history and varied spelling forms suggest it is a product of late-20th-century naming trends that favor soft, feminine endings and the popular 'lyn' suffix.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Az, Lynnie
Sibling names for Aslyn
Names that share Aslyn's style, for a brother or sister.
