Aelin
Every Aelin since 2016 — 411 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aelin
Aelin is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,855 in 2025 with 107 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2016, 411 American babies have been named Aelin. Its peak came in 2025, when 107 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Aelin stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aelin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
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| 2025 | 107 | #1,855 |
| 2024 | 79 | #2,328 |
| 2023 | 47 | #3,386 |
| 2022 | 43 | #3,597 |
| 2021 | 41 | #3,681 |
| 2020 | 33 | #4,171 |
| 2019 | 26 | #5,046 |
| 2018 | 25 | #5,154 |
| 2017 | 5 | #15,970 |
| 2016 | 5 | #16,294 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aelin in 2025?
Aelin ranked #1,855 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 107 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aelin?
411 babies have been named Aelin in the United States since 2016, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aelin most popular?
Aelin peaked in 2025, when 107 newborns received the name.
Is Aelin a boy or girl name?
Aelin is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aelin rising or falling?
Aelin is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.