Aislinn
Aisling is an Irish language feminine given name meaning "dream" or "vision". It refers to an aisling, a poetic genre that developed in Irish poetry during the 17th and 18th centuries. There is no evidence that it was used as a given name before the 20th century.
- Irish
Meaning & Origin of Aislinn
What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.
Aisling is an Irish language feminine given name meaning "dream" or "vision". It refers to an aisling, a poetic genre that developed in Irish poetry during the 17th and 18th centuries. There is no evidence that it was used as a given name before the 20th century.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →
Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)
- Irish
The Story of Aislinn
American parents first put Aislinn on the record books as a baby girl name in 1969, with 5 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 2018, when 303 Aislinns were born — ranking #891 that year. The 2010s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 32% of all recorded Aislinns. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #1,728 among baby girl names with 118 births, falling sharply (-39%). In total, more than 6K Aislinns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.
Popularity Over Time
Popularity by State
Variants & Related Forms of Aislinn
Foreign forms, alternate spellings, and nicknames that share roots with Aislinn. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.
Notable people named Aislinn
A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.
- Aisling Bea (born 1984), Irish comedian
- Aisling Burnand (born 1964), British businesswoman and lobbyist
- Aisling Daly (born 1987), Irish mixed martial arts fighter
- Aislinn Derbez , (born 1987), Mexican actress
- Aisling Franciosi (born 1993), Irish-Italian actress
- Aisling Jarrett-Gavin (born 1989/1990), English actress
- Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace (born 1978), British glamour model and Big Brother contestant
- Aislinn Hunter (born 1969), Canadian writer
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →
Names that sound like Aislinn
Phonetically similar names — useful when Aislinn is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.
Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.
Frequently Asked Questions about Aislinn
What does the name Aislinn mean?
What is the origin of the name Aislinn?
How popular is Aislinn in 2026?
When was Aislinn most popular?
In which U.S. states is Aislinn most popular?
Is Aislinn a unisex name?
What names go well with Aislinn?
What are nicknames or variants of Aislinn?
About the name Aislinn
Aislinn is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1969 and has accumulated 6K births in the dataset. Aislinn's peak popularity came in 2018 when it ranked #891. Use the chart and map above to compare Aislinn's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.
Continue exploring
- Top names of 2018 →
- Names of the 2010s →
- Names starting with "A" →
- Browse all girl names →
- Top names of 2026 →
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.