Aydin
From Turkish Aydın, from Ottoman Turkish آیدین (Aydın) named for Aydin Mehmet Bey, from آیدین (aydın, “light; clarity; shining; bright; enlightened, educated…
Every Aydin since 1984 — 6,696 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aydin
Aydin is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,315 in 2025 with 147 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1984, 6,696 American babies have been named Aydin. Its peak came in 2008, when 414 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 Aydin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aydin 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 | — | — | 147 | #1,315 |
| 2024 | — | — | 167 | #1,211 |
| 2023 | — | — | 176 | #1,169 |
| 2022 | — | — | 187 | #1,130 |
| 2021 | — | — | 256 | #897 |
| 2020 | 6 | #13,695 | 259 | #869 |
| 2019 | 8 | #11,515 | 273 | #826 |
| 2018 | — | — | 254 | #863 |
| 2017 | — | — | 255 | #855 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,089 | 280 | #818 |
| 2015 | — | — | 288 | #802 |
| 2014 | 6 | #14,838 | 321 | #741 |
| 2013 | 15 | #7,802 | 332 | #707 |
| 2012 | 13 | #8,698 | 332 | #713 |
| 2011 | 11 | #9,817 | 358 | #655 |
| 2010 | 15 | #7,939 | 358 | #670 |
| 2009 | 22 | #6,131 | 384 | #645 |
| 2008 | 21 | #6,383 | 393 | #629 |
| 2007 | 15 | #8,154 | 325 | #712 |
| 2006 | 13 | #8,794 | 289 | #738 |
| 2005 | 12 | #8,973 | 216 | #850 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,319 | 197 | #878 |
| 2003 | 10 | #9,772 | 141 | #1,093 |
| 2002 | 13 | #7,884 | 88 | #1,447 |
| 2001 | 5 | #15,668 | 62 | #1,801 |
| 2000 | — | — | 47 | #2,142 |
| 1995 | — | — | 9 | #5,966 |
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| 1985 | — | — | 6 | #5,839 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aydin mean?
From Turkish Aydın, from Ottoman Turkish آیدین (Aydın) named for Aydin Mehmet Bey, from آیدین (aydın, “light; clarity; shining; bright; enlightened, educated, intelligent”).
How popular is the name Aydin in 2025?
Aydin ranked #1,315 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 147 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aydin?
6,696 babies have been named Aydin in the United States since 1984, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aydin most popular?
Aydin peaked in 2008, when 414 newborns received the name.
Is Aydin a boy or girl name?
Aydin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aydin rising or falling?
Aydin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.