Rising since 1998, #1,652 for girls today.
Popularity of Aylen since 1997
Babies named Aylen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 23 | 0 |
| 2000s | 219 | 0 |
| 2010s | 573 | 77 |
| 2020s | 534 | 46 |
Meaning & origin
Aylen first entered U.S. baby name records in 1997, a year that marks the beginning of its quiet but steady ascent. By 2025, the name reached its peak rank of 1652, with approximately 1 in 12858 female births receiving the name. This rise has been consistent since 1998. The name's appeal may be tied to its melodic sound and its connection to the Mapuche people, an indigenous group from Chile and Argentina. Aylen is most popular in Arizona, New Jersey, and Washington, states with diverse populations and a notable presence of Latino communities. Its increasing use reflects a broader trend of parents seeking names that are both distinctive and culturally meaningful.
Aylen is a feminine name of Mapuche origin. The Mapuche are an indigenous people of south-central Chile and southwestern Argentina. The name is sometimes associated with the Mapuche word 'aylen,' which may mean 'clear' or 'pure,' though its exact etymology is debated. It has gained limited use in the United States, particularly in areas with significant Latino populations, since the late 1990s.
Where Aylen is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Aylen” around the world
Where Aylen lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aye, Len, Leni
Variants: Ailen, Aylén, Aillen
Sibling names for Aylen
Names that share Aylen's style, for a brother or sister.
