Ailyn
Girl name · #1319 in 2025 · Uniqueness 67/100
In 2025, 169 baby girls were named Ailyn, placing it at #1319 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1095, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 10,651 girls born in 2025 was named Ailyn.
Babies named Ailyn per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 50-year story
Ailyn first appears in the Social Security records in 1975, when 5 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2012, when 241 girls were named Ailyn — good for #1044 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Ailyn against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Ailyn in class?
Ailyn scores 67 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Ailyn will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Ailyn is most common
Geography matters for names, and Ailyn is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Ailyns were CA (35), TX (32), FL (9), CO (7), GA (7). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Ailyn
Statistically, parents drawn to Ailyn tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Aislyn, Avalyn, Evalyn, Addelyn, and Jazzlyn.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Ailyn | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 169 | #1318 |
| 2024 | 163 | #1383 |
| 2023 | 131 | #1595 |
| 2022 | 182 | #1295 |
| 2021 | 144 | #1484 |
| 2020 | 185 | #1231 |
| 2019 | 188 | #1244 |
| 2018 | 143 | #1520 |
| 2017 | 172 | #1348 |
| 2016 | 184 | #1300 |
| 2015 | 236 | #1095 |
| 2014 | 207 | #1183 |
| 2013 | 206 | #1165 |
| 2012 | 241 | #1044 |
| 2011 | 189 | #1261 |
| 2010 | 195 | #1234 |
| 2009 | 207 | #1207 |
| 2008 | 221 | #1160 |
| 2007 | 179 | #1354 |
| 2006 | 137 | #1574 |
| 2005 | 115 | #1719 |
| 2004 | 88 | #2067 |
| 2003 | 71 | #2346 |
| 2002 | 85 | #2028 |
| 2001 | 92 | #1887 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ailyn a popular girl name?
Ailyn ranked #1319 among girls in 2025 with 169 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1095.
When was the name Ailyn most popular?
Ailyn peaked in 2012, when 241 American girls received the name (ranked #1044 that year). Since 2012 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Ailyn?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 10,651 newborn American girls was named Ailyn. It scores 67/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.