Aydin
Boy name · Hebrew · Irish · Turkish
Meaningenlightened, bright · Turkish
- US rank
- #1,315
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #629 in 2008
147 babies were named Aydin in the US in 2025. It has dropped 446 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1984–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Aydin you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 11,614 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Aydin, 147 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Aydin would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAydin first shows up in US birth records in 1984, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 41 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2008, when it reached #629.
- Then vs nowAydin is 3.6× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 41,841 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 11,614.
- TrendAydin has slipped 446 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,315. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedAydin is most popular in Virginia, where it ranks #727, followed by New York (#745) and New Jersey (#766). It's in the top 1,000 in 6 states.
- MeaningIn Turkish, Aydin means “enlightened, bright”. Our records link it to Hebrew, Irish and Turkish roots.
- OriginAydin is the #5 most popular Turkish boy name in the US. That's out of 35 Turkish boy and unisex names in our list.
About the name Aydin
Aydin is a boy name of Hebrew, Irish and Turkish origin meaning “enlightened, bright”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-din”. US birth records list Aydin for boys from 1984 to 2025, in 34 of those 42 years. Its best year was 2008, when it ranked #629 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,315, with 147 babies.
Origin:Hebrew namesIrish namesTurkish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.5 | 659,341 boys |
| 1990s | 4.7 | 215,054 boys |
| 2000s | 106 | 9,406 boys |
| 2010s | 162 | 6,171 boys |
| 2020s | 115 | 8,703 boys |
Other spellings of Aydin
More Hebrew boy names
- Unisex name: Noah · rest, comfort
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: Elijah · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
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- Boy name: Levi · joined, attached
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Aydin
What does the name Aydin mean?
Aydin means “enlightened, bright” in Turkish.
What is the origin of the name Aydin?
Aydin has Hebrew, Irish, Turkish roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Elijah.
Is Aydin a boy or girl name?
Aydin is a boy name.
How popular is the name Aydin?
Aydin ranked #1,315 for US boys in 2025, given to 147 babies. Its best year was 2008 (#629).