Girl · #5,226 in 2026

Aelyn

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

Current Rank

#5,226

Peak Rank

#5,226 (2024)

Total Babies

274

5-Yr Trend

+50%

2001

First Year

2026

Last Year

2024

Peak Year

#5226

Peak Rank

274

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Aelyn

Aelyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2001, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 24 Aelyns were born — ranking #5,283 that year. As of 2026, Aelyn ranks #5,226 for baby girls with 24 births, rising sharply (+50% over the past five years). In total, more than 274 Aelyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Aelyn

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

Avellan
Yellen
Melon
Helen
Mellon
Hellen
Kellen
Whelan
Kellan
Jelen
Celan
Melan

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Aelyn

What does the name Aelyn mean?

Aelyn is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2001. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Aelyn in 2026?

In 2026, Aelyn ranks #5,226 among girls' names in the U.S., with 24 babies given the name that year.

When was Aelyn most popular?

Aelyn reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #5,226 that year with 24 babies given the name.

Is Aelyn a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Aelyn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Aelyn include Caylyn, Amerika, Caylynn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Aelyn

Aelyn is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2001 and has accumulated 274 births in the dataset. Aelyn's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #5,226. Use the chart and map above to compare Aelyn'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.