Holding steady, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Aztlan since 2001
Babies named Aztlan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 49 |
| 2010s | 46 |
| 2020s | 44 |
Meaning & origin
Aztlan first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2001, and as of 2025 it ranked 7,194th with about one in 155,280 newborn boys given the name. Its peak popularity came in 2018, and its trajectory has been stable. The name has seen modest use since the early 2000s, reflecting a cultural revival of indigenous heritage. While it has not broken into the top baby names, its symbolic resonance in Chicano and Native American communities gives it a strong cultural weight. Parents choosing Aztlan today often do so to honor Aztec history and identity.
Aztlan is a Nahuatl word, likely meaning 'place of whiteness' or 'place of herons.' It is the mythical origin place of the Mexica (Aztec) people, who left Aztlan to found Tenochtitlan. The name has been revived in modern times as a symbol of Chicano identity and heritage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Az, Azzy
Variants: Aztlán
Sibling names for Aztlan
Names that share Aztlan's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Xochitl, Citlali, Itzel, Tonantzin, Quetzalli
Brothers: Cuauhtemoc, Xavier, Nezahualcoyotl, Tlaloc, Huitzilopochtli
