Aislyn
Meaningdream, vision · Irish form of Aisling
- US rank
- #2,354
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,850 in 2015
77 babies were named Aislyn in the US in 2025. It has climbed 469 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1979–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Aislyn you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 20,877 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Aislyn, 77 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Aislyn would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAislyn first shows up in US birth records in 1979, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 46 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2015, when it reached #1,850.
- Then vs nowAislyn is 2.5× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 51,813 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 20,877.
- TrendAislyn has climbed 469 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,354. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningAislyn is an Irish form of Aisling, which means “dream, vision”.
About the name Aislyn
Aislyn is a girl name of Irish origin meaning “dream, vision”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-lyn”. US birth records list Aislyn for girls from 1979 to 2025, in 39 of those 47 years. Its best year was 2015, when it ranked #1,850 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,354, with 77 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.7 | 270,270 girls |
| 1980s | 0.7 | 1,408,451 girls |
| 1990s | 7.4 | 135,135 girls |
| 2000s | 34 | 29,595 girls |
| 2010s | 47 | 21,160 girls |
| 2020s | 36 | 27,714 girls |
More Irish girl names
- Girl name: Abigail · my father is joy
- Unisex name: Riley · rye clearing
- Girl name: Maeve · she who intoxicates
- Unisex name: Kennedy · helmeted head
- Unisex name: Rylee · rye clearing
- Unisex name: Sloane · raider
- Unisex name: Alani · orange tree
- Girl name: Everleigh · boar clearing
Questions about the name Aislyn
What does the name Aislyn mean?
Aislyn means “dream, vision” in Irish, as a form of Aisling.
What is the origin of the name Aislyn?
Aislyn has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Abigail, Riley, Maeve.
Is Aislyn a boy or girl name?
Aislyn is a girl name.
How popular is the name Aislyn?
Aislyn ranked #2,354 for US girls in 2025, given to 77 babies. Its best year was 2015 (#1,850).