Ailen
Every Ailen since 1990 — 691 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ailen
Ailen is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,154 in 2025 with 86 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 691 American babies have been named Ailen. Its peak came in 2022, when 105 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 Ailen stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ailen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 86 | #2,154 | — | — |
| 2024 | 46 | #3,395 | — | — |
| 2023 | 65 | #2,674 | — | — |
| 2022 | 105 | #1,907 | — | — |
| 2021 | 19 | #6,184 | — | — |
| 2020 | 16 | #6,937 | — | — |
| 2019 | 21 | #5,801 | 5 | #12,200 |
| 2018 | 27 | #4,893 | — | — |
| 2017 | 43 | #3,554 | — | — |
| 2016 | 35 | #4,159 | — | — |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,634 | — | — |
| 2014 | 7 | #13,133 | — | — |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,158 | — | — |
| 2012 | 13 | #8,647 | — | — |
| 2011 | 17 | #7,129 | — | — |
| 2010 | 20 | #6,388 | — | — |
| 2009 | 14 | #8,467 | — | — |
| 2008 | 16 | #7,747 | — | — |
| 2007 | 5 | #17,718 | — | — |
| 2006 | 14 | #8,254 | — | — |
| 2005 | 16 | #7,150 | — | — |
| 2004 | 7 | #12,791 | — | — |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,061 | — | — |
| 2002 | 7 | #12,216 | — | — |
| 2001 | 15 | #6,962 | — | — |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,173 | — | — |
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| 1990 | 5 | #12,987 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ailen in 2025?
Ailen ranked #2,154 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 86 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ailen?
691 babies have been named Ailen in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ailen most popular?
Ailen peaked in 2022, when 105 newborns received the name.
Is Ailen a boy or girl name?
Ailen is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ailen rising or falling?
Ailen is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.