Aylen
Every Aylen since 1997 — 1,472 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aylen
Aylen is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,655 in 2025 with 125 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 1,472 American babies have been named Aylen — about 92% girls and 8% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 138 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 Aylen stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aylen 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 | 125 | #1,655 | 13 | #6,488 |
| 2024 | 118 | #1,720 | 10 | #7,831 |
| 2023 | 76 | #2,380 | 6 | #10,980 |
| 2022 | 99 | #1,975 | 6 | #11,017 |
| 2021 | 56 | #2,964 | 5 | #12,351 |
| 2020 | 60 | #2,754 | 6 | #10,747 |
| 2019 | 69 | #2,540 | 5 | #12,352 |
| 2018 | 79 | #2,306 | 9 | #8,232 |
| 2017 | 84 | #2,242 | 9 | #8,221 |
| 2016 | 56 | #2,976 | 9 | #8,214 |
| 2015 | 49 | #3,305 | 5 | #12,273 |
| 2014 | 46 | #3,437 | 13 | #6,334 |
| 2013 | 42 | #3,653 | 7 | #9,749 |
| 2012 | 48 | #3,373 | 8 | #8,946 |
| 2011 | 51 | #3,230 | 7 | #9,716 |
| 2010 | 49 | #3,318 | 5 | #12,434 |
| 2009 | 35 | #4,285 | — | — |
| 2008 | 31 | #4,779 | — | — |
| 2007 | 22 | #6,136 | — | — |
| 2006 | 33 | #4,370 | — | — |
| 2005 | 23 | #5,460 | — | — |
| 2004 | 21 | #5,778 | — | — |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,638 | — | — |
| 2002 | 14 | #7,484 | — | — |
| 2001 | 15 | #7,001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 11 | #8,624 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aylen in 2025?
Aylen ranked #1,655 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 125 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aylen?
1,472 babies have been named Aylen in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aylen most popular?
Aylen peaked in 2025, when 138 newborns received the name.
Is Aylen a boy or girl name?
Aylen is used for both: about 92% of babies named Aylen have been girls and 8% boys.
Is the name Aylen rising or falling?
Aylen is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.