Aslan Boy

Popularity: #715 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationAZ-lan / /ˈæslæn/

Turkish; Persian

Meaning

Turkish: lion; Persian: lion

Historical & Cultural Background

Aslan is a name of Turkish origin meaning 'lion'. It is also found in Persian culture with the same meaning. The name has gained popularity in various cultures due to its strong and noble connotation. In literature, it is notably associated with the character Aslan from C.S. Lewis's 'The Chronicles of Narnia'. The name symbolizes bravery and leadership.

Trend Summary

Aslan has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over recent years.

Similar Names

AylanEshanRylanDylanKylanJaslan

Variants

  • Aslann

International Variants

  • Aslan (Turkish)
  • Aslán (Persian)

Famous people named Aslan

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Fictional characters named Aslan

Aslan is a central character in C.S. Lewis's 'The Chronicles of Narnia', representing a wise and powerful lion.

Aslan appears in various adaptations of 'The Chronicles of Narnia', serving as a guide and protector to the main characters.

Sibling Suggestions

ArslanKaanEmirZeynepAylinSelin

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Aslan was first seen in the United States in 1979. Aslan has ranked as high as #1150 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Aslan has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Aslan (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 33
24%
CA 25
18%
FL 24
17%
NY 18
13%
IL 13
9%
WA 10
7%
MA 9
7%
KY 6
4%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19797
19808
19826
19936
19946
19968
19975
199811
199911
20008
20019
20029
20037
200410
200518
200651
200736
200837
200929
201031
201141
201235
201337
201442
201541
201649
201761
201871
201962
202070
202194
2022138
2023175
2024210