Rising since 1987, #345 for girls today.
Popularity of Aylin since 1973
Babies named Aylin per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2015, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Aylin's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 32 |
| 1980s | 91 |
| 1990s | 1,173 |
| 2000s | 3,730 |
| 2010s | 7,154 |
| 2020s | 4,692 |
Meaning & origin
Aylin first appeared in U.S. baby name records in 1973 and has been on a steady upward trajectory, rising in popularity since 1987. By 2025, it reached its peak rank at 345, with 1 in every 1,816 newborn girls receiving the name. Its growing appeal is especially notable in Maryland, Colorado, and New Mexico, the top states where the name is given. The name's melodic sound and cross-cultural feel contribute to its modern charm, drawing from Turkish roots and possible connections to the luminous imagery of the moon. Aylin's rising trajectory suggests it will continue to be a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name that is both contemporary and evocative.
Aylin is a name of Turkish origin, first recorded in the United States in 1973. Its exact etymology is unclear, but it may be derived from the Turkish word 'ay' meaning 'moon', and is sometimes considered a variant of the name Helen. The name has been growing in popularity in the U.S. since the 1980s, particularly in states with diverse populations.
Where Aylin is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Aylin” around the world
Where Aylin lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
150
babies in 2024
Ireland
6
babies in 2025
Quebec
8
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ayla, Linnie, Aly
Sibling names for Aylin
Names that share Aylin's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Elara, Mira, Sienna, Layla, Nora, Elif, Ayzal, Dilara, Eldana, Melek, Yailin, Adalet, Aylany, Melis, Sibel, Beyza, Derya, Aidana, Arzu, Betul, Meral, Merve, Seher, Selen, Selin, Setayesh, Zohal
Brothers: Ethan, Liam, Kai, Noah, Owen, Deniz, Demir, Evren, Itzae, Arsalan, Aylan, Can, Emre, Enes, Erol, Mert, Azlaan, Burak, Ekin, Hakan, Kagan, Murat, Onur, Orhan, Ozan, Reyhan, Turhan, Altan, Arslan, Ayhan, Cem, Emrah, Erdem, Furkan, Koray, Levent, Mete, Senay, Teoman, Ulas, Zeki
Names like Aylin
Names whose popularity has moved with Aylin's over the last 50 years.
