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Aydin

AY-din · enlightened, bright, or intelligent

2025 rank (boys)
#1,315
Babies named in 2025
147
Peak popularity
2009
2025 frequency
1 in 11,620 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Declining since 2009

Declining since 2009, #1,315 for boys today.

Popularity of Aydin since 1984

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

1312623931990200020102020Most births 2008Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1980s17
1990s89
2000s2,142
2010s3,051
2020s1,192

Meaning & origin

Aydin first appeared on U.S. records in 1984 and saw a notable rise in popularity during the 2000s, peaking in 2009. Since then, its usage has been gradually declining. The name is most commonly found in Virginia, New York, and Washington state. With a current rank of 1315 and a frequency of about 1 in 11,620 births, Aydin remains a distinctive choice with modern appeal. Its Turkish roots give it a meaning of enlightenment and brightness, making it a meaningful option for families seeking a name with cultural significance.

Aydın is a Turkish name meaning 'enlightened' or 'bright'. It is derived from the Turkish word aydın, a loan from Arabic aḍwāʼ (أضواء) meaning 'lights'. The name has been used in Turkey for centuries and gained some popularity in English-speaking countries in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

Where Aydin is most popular

Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

2020s
Fewermore per 100k boystoo few births

Aydin” around the world

Where Aydin lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • France

    35

    babies in 2024

Sources: INSEE (France).

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ayd, Aydie

Variants: Aydin

Sibling names for Aydin

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

Sisters: Elif, Derya, Zara, Leyla, Mira

Brothers: Ali, Cem, Deniz, Kaan, Ozan, Zekai

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Aydin mean?
Aydin means 'enlightened' or 'bright' in Turkish.
How popular is the name Aydin currently?
As of 2025, Aydin ranks 1315 in the United States, with about 1 in every 11,620 newborns given the name.
Is Aydin a boy's name or a girl's name?
Aydin is almost exclusively used as a boy's name.