Ailyn
Every Ailyn since 1975 — 4,490 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ailyn
Ailyn is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,318 in 2025 with 169 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 4,490 American babies have been named Ailyn. Its peak came in 2012, when 241 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ailyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ailyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 169 | #1,318 |
| 2024 | 163 | #1,384 |
| 2023 | 131 | #1,595 |
| 2022 | 182 | #1,295 |
| 2021 | 144 | #1,484 |
| 2020 | 185 | #1,231 |
| 2019 | 188 | #1,245 |
| 2018 | 143 | #1,520 |
| 2017 | 172 | #1,348 |
| 2016 | 184 | #1,300 |
| 2015 | 236 | #1,095 |
| 2014 | 207 | #1,183 |
| 2013 | 206 | #1,165 |
| 2012 | 241 | #1,044 |
| 2011 | 189 | #1,261 |
| 2010 | 195 | #1,234 |
| 2009 | 207 | #1,207 |
| 2008 | 221 | #1,161 |
| 2007 | 179 | #1,354 |
| 2006 | 137 | #1,574 |
| 2005 | 115 | #1,719 |
| 2004 | 88 | #2,068 |
| 2003 | 71 | #2,347 |
| 2002 | 85 | #2,028 |
| 2001 | 92 | #1,887 |
| 2000 | 75 | #2,142 |
| 1995 | 9 | #8,775 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 5 | #10,696 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,075 |
| 1970 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
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Famous people named Ailyn
- Ailyn Musician · b. 1982
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ailyn in 2025?
Ailyn ranked #1,318 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 169 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ailyn?
4,490 babies have been named Ailyn in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ailyn most popular?
Ailyn peaked in 2012, when 241 newborns received the name.
Is Ailyn a boy or girl name?
Ailyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ailyn rising or falling?
Ailyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ailyn?
Well-known people named Ailyn include Ailyn (musician).