Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Aylin is a Turkish name meaning 'moonlight' or 'halo'. It evolved from the word 'ay' and has been popular in Turkey since the late 20th century. The name is associated with beauty and elegance and has notable bearers in contemporary culture.
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈaɪlɪn/
Origin
Turkish
Etymology
The name Aylin is derived from the Turkish word 'ay', meaning 'moon', and 'lin', which can be interpreted as 'light' or 'halo'. Together, they evoke the image of moonlight.
Meaning
moonlight, halo
Language Evolution
Ay, Aylin
Historical Usage
Aylin has gained popularity in Turkey and among Turkish-speaking communities in the late 20th century and continues to be a favored name for girls.
Variants & Derivatives
Aylin, Aylan
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Aylin is perceived as a modern and elegant name, often associated with beauty and serenity.
Famous People
Aylin Tezel, Aylin Kocaman
📊 Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Moderately Popular name with 899 peak births in 2015
Geographic Spread
Popular across 39 US states, with strongest presence in Nevada
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 6 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 24088th of 24088 | 5 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 11245th of 23106 | 58 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 10544th of 19264 | 40 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4427th of 27321 | 329 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 683rd of 35406 | 6,450 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 417th of 30306 | 9,165 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 3685th/3685 |
63.20% 2828th/4475 |
56.64% 2942nd/5194 |
43.50% 2748th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
23.66% 1084th/4582 |
19.33% 998th/5164 |
9.08% 664th/7313 |
6.26% 467th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
15.79% 629th/3984 |
11.08% 497th/4487 |
5.79% 395th/6822 |
4.99% 313th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity
This map shows relative popularity across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States
This name shows strongest popularity in Nevada across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, usage has been stalled for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 24088th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11245th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10544th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4427th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 683rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 417th out of 30306 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.