Aislinn
How to say it: ASH-lin · /ˈæʃlɪn/
From Old Irish 'aislinge' meaning 'dream, vision'; a classic Irish name with poetic heritage.
Aislinn was the 813th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 131 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 46% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,016 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #813 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 131 |
| Share of births | 1 in 11,162 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −46% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,016 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Aislinn belongs to recent decades and found its high in the 2020s. Holding at its peak, it looks set to ease downward.
What goes with it
Pronounced ASH lin, it sounds soft and breathy with gentle calm. Niamh echoes that spirit.
Nicknames
- Ash
- Ais
- Linn
Honouring a Aislinn in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Aislinn is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Irish, Scottish Gaelic.
Famous people named Aislinn
- Aislinn Derbez (born 1986)Mexican actress
- Aislinn Paul (born 1994)Canadian actress
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