Holding steady, #7,133 for girls today.
Popularity of Aylene since 1914
Babies named Aylene per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 27 |
| 1920s | 45 |
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 32 |
| 2000s | 178 |
| 2010s | 150 |
| 2020s | 71 |
Meaning & origin
Aylene is a rare and gentle name that reached its peak popularity in 2010, though it has never been common. First recorded in U.S. data in 1914, it has remained consistently uncommon, with a stable trajectory in recent years. In 2025, it ranked 7,133rd, with only about 1 in 107,151 newborn girls given the name. The name is most frequently found in Texas, reflecting its slight regional preference. Aylene likely originated as a spelling variant of the Irish Aileen or Eileen, connecting it to a lineage of names with Celtic roots. Its melodic sound and simplicity give it a modern yet timeless feel, appealing to parents seeking an uncommon name with familiar undertones.
Aylene is a modern variant of the Irish names Aileen and Eileen, which in turn come from the Irish Eibhlín, a Gaelic form of the Norman French Aveline. The name Aveline itself is derived from the Latin Avila, meaning 'desired'. The name was adopted in Ireland and later anglicized, with Aylene emerging as a 20th-century spelling variation. It has seen modest use in the United States since the early 1900s.
Where Aylene is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ayla, Lena, Leni
Sibling names for Aylene
Names that share Aylene's style, for a brother or sister.
