Ashlyn
How to say it: ASH-lin · /ˈæʃlɪn/
A modern blend of Ashley and Lynn, or an Anglicized form of Irish 'Aisling' meaning 'dream' or 'vision'.
Ashlyn was the 559th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 262 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 72% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #817 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #559 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 262 |
| Share of births | 1 in 6,375 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −72% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #817 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Rising quickly from recent origins, Ashlyn found its summit in the 2000s. It now rests far below that point and should slip further.
What goes with it
Light and breathy in two syllables, Ashlyn feels soft and gentle. Kayleigh carries a similar lilt.
Nicknames
- Ash
- Ashy
- Lyn
- Lynn
Honouring a Ashlyn in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ashlyn is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Irish.
Famous people named Ashlyn
- Ashlyn Harris (born 1985)American soccer player
- Ashlyn Krueger (born 2004)US American tennis player
- Ashlyn Gere (born 1967)American pornographic and TV actress
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