Aslan
Every Aslan since 1979 — 1,810 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aslan
Aslan is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #860 in 2025 with 280 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 1,810 American babies have been named Aslan. Its peak came in 2025, when 280 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 Aslan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aslan 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 | — | — | 280 | #860 |
| 2024 | — | — | 210 | #1,050 |
| 2023 | — | — | 175 | #1,172 |
| 2022 | — | — | 138 | #1,353 |
| 2021 | 5 | #15,550 | 94 | #1,725 |
| 2020 | — | — | 71 | #2,001 |
| 2019 | 8 | #11,484 | 62 | #2,233 |
| 2018 | 8 | #11,539 | 71 | #2,031 |
| 2017 | 6 | #14,358 | 61 | #2,190 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,062 | 49 | #2,556 |
| 2015 | 6 | #14,728 | 41 | #2,867 |
| 2014 | 6 | #14,810 | 42 | #2,809 |
| 2013 | — | — | 37 | #3,004 |
| 2012 | — | — | 35 | #3,184 |
| 2011 | 7 | #13,531 | 41 | #2,857 |
| 2010 | 6 | #15,198 | 31 | #3,462 |
| 2009 | — | — | 29 | #3,647 |
| 2008 | — | — | 37 | #3,110 |
| 2007 | 8 | #12,821 | 36 | #3,138 |
| 2006 | 6 | #15,371 | 51 | #2,406 |
| 2005 | — | — | 18 | #4,642 |
| 2004 | — | — | 10 | #7,019 |
| 2003 | — | — | 7 | #8,735 |
| 2002 | 5 | #15,719 | 9 | #7,092 |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,224 | 9 | #6,976 |
| 2000 | — | — | 8 | #7,493 |
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| 1980 | — | — | 8 | #4,528 |
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Famous people named Aslan
- Aslan Maskhadov Politician · 1951–2005
- Aslan Abashidze Politician · b. 1938
- Aslan Usoyan Extremist · 1937–2013
- Aslan Bzhania Politician · b. 1963
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aslan in 2025?
Aslan ranked #860 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 280 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aslan?
1,810 babies have been named Aslan in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aslan most popular?
Aslan peaked in 2025, when 280 newborns received the name.
Is Aslan a boy or girl name?
Aslan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 95% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aslan rising or falling?
Aslan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Aslan?
Well-known people named Aslan include Aslan Maskhadov (politician), Aslan Abashidze (politician), Aslan Usoyan (extremist).