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Ashlyn Girl

Popularity: #662 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationASH-lin / ˈæʃ.lɪn

Irish; English

Meaning

Irish: dream; English: ash tree

Historical & Cultural Background

Ashlyn is a modern name that has gained popularity in English-speaking countries. It is derived from the Irish name Aisling, which means 'dream' or 'vision.' The name has been used in various forms since the late 20th century, often appealing to parents looking for unique yet familiar names for their daughters.

Trend Summary

Ashlyn has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States since the 1990s.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Aisling
  • Ashlynn

International Variants

  • Aisling (Irish)
  • Ashlinn (Irish)

Famous people named Ashlyn

Ashlyn Harris is a professional soccer player known for her achievements in women's soccer.

Ashlyn Pearce is an actress recognized for her role in the soap opera 'The Young and the Restless.'.

Ashlyn Franks is a notable figure in the world of competitive gymnastics.

Ashlyn K. is a popular social media influencer known for her lifestyle content.

Fictional characters named Ashlyn

Ashlyn is a character in the book series 'The Darkest Minds' by Alexandra Bracken, known for her resilience.

Ashlyn is a character in the animated series 'The Lion Guard,' where she plays a supporting role.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ashlyn was first seen in the United States in 1963. Ashlyn has ranked as high as #283 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, North Carolina, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Ashlyn has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Ashlyn (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 28
12%
CA 24
10%
FL 19
8%
MN 13
5%
GA 13
5%
NY 13
5%
OH 13
5%
PA 12
5%
CO 11
5%
WI 10
4%
MD 9
4%
LA 9
4%
NC 8
3%
NJ 8
3%
AZ 8
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19637
196413
196518
196612
196712
196819
196913
197016
19719
197213
19739
19748
197511
197617
197719
197822
197925
198026
198133
198237
198383
198495
1985137
1986171
1987219
1988281
1989385
1990419
1991511
1992688
1993857
19941,093
19951,214
19961,243
19971,367
19981,548
19991,638
20001,822
20012,030
20022,077
20032,368
20042,455
20052,539
20062,458
20072,262
20082,264
20092,194
20101,947
20111,834
20121,514
20131,240
20141,063
2015984
2016836
2017662
2018542
2019520
2020482
2021401
2022365
2023330
2024291