Aylan
Every Aylan since 2008 — 696 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aylan
Aylan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,058 in 2025 with 72 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2008, 696 American babies have been named Aylan. Its peak came in 2016, when 96 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Aylan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aylan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 72 | #2,058 |
| 2024 | 45 | #2,836 |
| 2023 | 51 | #2,582 |
| 2022 | 55 | #2,494 |
| 2021 | 45 | #2,782 |
| 2020 | 50 | #2,550 |
| 2019 | 62 | #2,234 |
| 2018 | 46 | #2,679 |
| 2017 | 74 | #1,939 |
| 2016 | 96 | #1,655 |
| 2015 | 65 | #2,132 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6,676 |
| 2013 | 7 | #9,748 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 6 | #10,947 |
| 2010 | 5 | #12,433 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 5 | #12,740 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aylan in 2025?
Aylan ranked #2,058 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 72 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aylan?
696 babies have been named Aylan in the United States since 2008, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aylan most popular?
Aylan peaked in 2016, when 96 newborns received the name.
Is Aylan a boy or girl name?
Aylan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aylan rising or falling?
Aylan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.