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Aysen

EYE-sen · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern invented name or a variant of Aysan, Aisen.

2025 rank (boys)
#4,396
Babies named in 2025
23
Peak popularity
2020
2025 frequency
1 in 74,264 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Rising since 2013

Rising since 2013, #4,396 for boys today.

Popularity of Aysen since 2009

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

9172620102020Most births 2020Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
2000s7
2010s133
2020s126

Meaning & origin

Aysen is a modern entry in the American naming landscape, first recorded in 2009. As of 2023, it ranked 4,396th, with a frequency of 1 in 74,264 boys. The name experienced a peak in 2020 and has been rising in usage since 2013, reflecting the ongoing trend of unique, consonant-rich names for boys. Its origins are uncertain, but it likely represents a contemporary invention or a respelling of an existing name. Aysen has not appeared in any state's top lists, indicating its niche appeal. While its meaning remains debated, its modern sound and rarity may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive name for their son.

Aysen first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2009, suggesting a modern coinage. It may be a respelling of the Turkish name Aysan (meaning 'moon-like') or a creative combination of the popular prefix 'Ay-' with the suffix '-sen'. Its usage remains rare and primarily contemporary.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Aye, Sen

Variants: Aysan, Aisen, Aysin

Sibling names for Aysen

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

Sisters: Maya, Nora, Lena, Sienna, Ayla

Brothers: Kai, Eli, Finn, Leo, Jace

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Aysen mean?
The exact meaning of Aysen is uncertain. It may be a modern invented name or a variant of Aysan, which in Turkish means 'moon-like'.
How popular is Aysen?
Aysen is very rare. In 2023, it ranked 4,396th in the U.S., with roughly 1 in 74,264 newborn boys given the name.
Is Aysen a boy or girl name?
Aysen is predominantly used as a masculine name, though its modern origins make it potentially unisex.