Aizlynn
A gender-neutral name with uncertain origins, potentially combining elements meaning "blessed life".
Name Census estimates that about 294 living Americans carry the first name Aizlynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Aizlynn today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aizlynn births was 2018 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aizlynn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
294
~ 1 in 1,165,831 Americans
Peak year
2018
22 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,275
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Aizlynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aizlynn from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 166 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Aizlynn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aizlynn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Aizlynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aizlynns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Aizlynn
The name Aizlynn is a relatively modern invention, likely derived from a combination of the French name Aisling, meaning "dream" or "vision," and the English name Lynn, meaning "lake" or "pool." It does not appear to have any direct ties to a specific language, culture, or historical period.
While the name Aisling has its roots in Irish Gaelic and can be traced back to ancient Celtic mythology, the name Aizlynn itself is a more recent creation, likely emerging in the late 20th or early 21st century as a unique and creative blend of names.
There are no known historical references or ancient texts that mention the name Aizlynn directly. However, some historical figures may have carried names that share similarities or elements with Aizlynn, such as Aisling or Lynn.
Given the modern nature of the name, there are limited recorded examples of individuals bearing the name Aizlynn throughout history. However, here are a few notable individuals who have carried this name:
1. Aizlynn Munro (born in 1990) is a Canadian singer and songwriter known for her appearance on the reality show "The Next Star" in 2008.
2. Aizlynn Thorn (born in 1997) is an American actress and model who has appeared in several television shows and films, including "The Haunting of Molly Hartley" (2008) and "iCarly" (2007-2012).
3. Aizlynn Guevara (born in 2002) is a young American actress who has appeared in various television shows and commercials.
4. Aizlynn Baxter (born in 1995) is a Canadian singer and songwriter who gained recognition for her participation in the reality show "The Next Star" in 2008.
5. Aizlynn Gillespie (born in 1991) is an American actress and model who has appeared in several television shows and films, including "Hart of Dixie" (2011-2015) and "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" (2013).
It's important to note that due to the relatively recent emergence of the name Aizlynn, there may be limited historical information and recorded examples available. However, as the name continues to gain popularity, more individuals bearing this unique name may contribute to its historical significance in the future.
People
Aizlynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aizlynn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Aizlynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aizlynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 294 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aizlynn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,165,831 US residents.
Is Aizlynn a common name?
We classify Aizlynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 296 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aizlynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Aizlynn was 2018, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aizlynn is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Aizlynn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aizlynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aizlynn in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Aizlynn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aizlynn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Aizlynn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Aizlynn?
Find out how many people have the name Aizlynn on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.