Girl · #2,322 in 2026

Aelin

Name: Popularity of the name Aelin in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Aelin, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#2,322

Peak Rank

#2,319 (2024)

Total Babies

457

5-Yr Trend

+148%

2016

First Year

2026

Last Year

2024

Peak Year

#2319

Peak Rank

457

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Aelin

Aelin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2016, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 79 Aelins were born — ranking #2,319 that year. As of 2026, Aelin ranks #2,322 for baby girls with 79 births, rising sharply (+148% over the past five years). In total, more than 457 Aelins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Aelin

Phonetically similar names — useful when Aelin is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Aislinn
Aislin
Mullin
Tallinn
Cullin
Caelin
Alun
Yellin
Chillin
Killin
Cullen
Ailing

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Aelin

What does the name Aelin mean?

Aelin is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2016. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Aelin in 2026?

In 2026, Aelin ranks #2,322 among girls' names in the U.S., with 79 babies given the name that year.

When was Aelin most popular?

Aelin reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #2,319 that year with 79 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Aelin most popular?

Aelin has historically been most popular in Tennessee, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Aelin.

Is Aelin a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Aelin is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Aelin?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Aelin include Klani, Molli, Shanece. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Aelin

Aelin is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2016 and has accumulated 457 births in the dataset. Aelin's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #2,319. Use the chart and map above to compare Aelin's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.