Alyn
Every Alyn since 1928 — 798 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alyn
Alyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,005 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1928, 798 American babies have been named Alyn — about 60% girls and 40% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2005, when 38 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Alyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,005 | 6 | #10,765 |
| 2024 | 6 | #13,583 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 17 | #6,729 | — | — |
| 2021 | 10 | #9,610 | — | — |
| 2020 | 6 | #13,539 | 7 | #9,617 |
| 2019 | 10 | #9,776 | 5 | #12,238 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,188 | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | #16,055 | — | — |
| 2016 | 9 | #10,924 | — | — |
| 2015 | 18 | #6,736 | — | — |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,030 | — | — |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,057 | — | — |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,232 | — | — |
| 2011 | 14 | #8,227 | 5 | #12,375 |
| 2010 | 19 | #6,666 | 6 | #10,834 |
| 2009 | 22 | #6,106 | — | — |
| 2008 | 21 | #6,365 | — | — |
| 2007 | 29 | #4,954 | — | — |
| 2006 | 25 | #5,393 | — | — |
| 2005 | 31 | #4,378 | 7 | #9,170 |
| 2004 | 18 | #6,509 | — | — |
| 2003 | 10 | #9,719 | — | — |
| 2002 | 12 | #8,316 | 5 | #10,745 |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,153 | — | — |
| 2000 | 14 | #7,189 | — | — |
| 1995 | 8 | #9,613 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,345 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | 5 | #3,943 |
| 1960 | — | — | 10 | #2,691 |
| 1955 | — | — | 11 | #2,440 |
| 1950 | — | — | 8 | #2,775 |
| 1945 | — | — | 7 | #2,752 |
| 1940 | — | — | 7 | #2,882 |
| 1935 | — | — | 5 | #3,662 |
| 1930 | — | — | 9 | #2,782 |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
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Famous people named Alyn
- Alyn Smith Politician · b. 1973
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Alyn in 2025?
Alyn ranked #12,005 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alyn?
798 babies have been named Alyn in the United States since 1928, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alyn most popular?
Alyn peaked in 2005, when 38 newborns received the name.
Is Alyn a boy or girl name?
Alyn is used for both: about 60% of babies named Alyn have been girls and 40% boys.
Is the name Alyn rising or falling?
Alyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Alyn?
Well-known people named Alyn include Alyn Smith (politician).