Aislinn Girl

Popularity: #802 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationASH-lin / ˈæʃ.lɪn

Irish; Gaelic

Meaning

Irish: dream; Gaelic: vision

Historical & Cultural Background

Aislinn is derived from the Irish word 'aisling', which refers to a vision or dream. It has been used in Irish literature, particularly in the 17th and 18th centuries, to describe a poetic genre. The name reflects a connection to Irish folklore and mythology, emphasizing themes of dreams and visions. It has gained popularity in various English-speaking countries in recent decades.

Trend Summary

Aislinn has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Aisling
  • Ashling

International Variants

  • Aislinn (Irish)
  • Aislin (Irish)

Famous people named Aislinn

Aislinn Paul is a Canadian actress known for her role in the television series 'Degrassi: The Next Generation'.

Aislinn Derbez is a Mexican actress and model recognized for her work in film and television.

Fictional characters named Aislinn

Aislinn is a character in the 'Wicked Lovely' series by Melissa Marr, known for her connection to the faerie world.

Aislinn is a character in the video game 'The Witcher', serving as a minor character in the storyline.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Aislinn was first seen in the United States in 1969. Aislinn has ranked as high as #1077 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Aislinn has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Aislinn (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 40
40%
CA 31
31%
IL 9
9%
NY 8
8%
AZ 8
8%
WA 5
5%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19695
197512
197616
197728
197828
197930
198017
198123
198232
198333
198444
198534
198641
198736
198843
198948
199044
199150
199270
199355
199469
199569
199682
1997106
1998123
1999130
2000129
2001137
2002163
2003168
2004135
2005129
2006112
2007121
200891
200995
201091
2011107
2012113
2013103
201478
2015281
2016277
2017233
2018303
2019220
2020265
2021249
2022209
2023163
2024148