Aydin Unisex

Popularity: #759 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationEYE-din / /ˈaɪ.dɪn/

Turkish; Persian

Meaning

Turkish: enlightened; Persian: bright

Historical & Cultural Background

Aydin is a name of Turkish origin, commonly used in Turkey and among Turkish-speaking communities. In Persian culture, it also signifies brightness and enlightenment. The name reflects positive attributes and is often associated with intelligence and clarity. It has been used historically in various regions influenced by Turkish and Persian cultures.

Trend Summary

Aydin has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over recent years.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Aydın

International Variants

  • Aydin (Turkish)
  • Aydin (Persian)

Famous people named Aydin

Aydin Aghdashloo is an Iranian-American artist known for his work in painting and sculpture.

Aydin Çekmez is a Turkish football player who has played for various clubs in Turkey.

Aydin Yılmaz is a Turkish professional footballer recognized for his contributions to the sport.

Aydin Aliyev is a prominent Azerbaijani politician involved in regional governance.

Fictional characters named Aydin

Aydin is a character in the film 'Once Upon a Time in Anatolia', representing the complexities of human nature.

Aydin is a protagonist in the novel 'The Silent House', exploring themes of family and memory.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Aydin was first seen in the United States in 1984. Aydin has ranked as high as #1009 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Aydin has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Aydin (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 22
21%
CA 22
21%
NY 15
14%
IL 12
11%
MI 8
8%
VA 8
8%
PA 7
7%
MD 6
6%
NC 5
5%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19846
19856
19885
19938
19959
199720
199822
199930
200047
200162
200288
2003141
2004197
2005216
2006289
2007325
2008393
2009384
2010358
2011358
2012332
2013332
2014321
2015288
2016280
2017255
2018254
2019273
2020259
2021256
2022186
2023175
2024165