Anyelin
A feminine name of Spanish origin meaning "angel".
Name Census estimates that about 351 living Americans carry the first name Anyelin. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Anyelin today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Anyelin births was 2022 (36 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Anyelin. 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
351
~ 1 in 976,508 Americans
Peak year
2022
36 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,036
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Anyelin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Anyelin 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 145 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Anyelin 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 Anyelin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Anyelins live
Origin
Meaning and history of Anyelin
The name Anyelin is believed to have originated from the ancient Mayan language spoken by the Maya civilization that flourished in parts of present-day Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and western Honduras. It is thought to have derived from the Mayan words "an" meaning "woman" and "yelín" meaning "flower" or "blossom".
The earliest known reference to the name Anyelin can be traced back to the ancient Maya codices, which were books written by Maya scribes using hieroglyphic writing. These codices documented various aspects of Maya culture, including their naming traditions and the symbolism associated with names.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Anyelin was a Maya noblewoman who lived during the late classical period of Maya civilization, around the 8th century AD. She was known for her skill in traditional Maya weaving and her influence in preserving the art form within her community.
In the 16th century, during the Spanish conquest of the Maya territories, a Maya woman named Anyelin is said to have played a significant role in resisting the Spanish invaders. Historical accounts describe her as a brave warrior who led a group of Maya fighters in defending their land and culture.
Another notable figure was Anyelin Quetzal, a Maya artist and storyteller who lived in the 19th century. She was renowned for her intricate textile designs and for keeping alive the oral traditions of her people, passing down Maya folktales and legends to younger generations.
Fast forward to the 20th century, Anyelin García was a Guatemalan human rights activist and advocate for indigenous rights. Born in 1945, she dedicated her life to fighting for the rights and recognition of Maya communities in Guatemala, and her efforts contributed to raising awareness about the struggles faced by indigenous populations.
While the name Anyelin has its roots in the Maya culture, it has since been adopted and used in other parts of the world, particularly in Latin American countries. However, its historical significance and connection to the Maya heritage remain an integral part of its meaning and origin.
People
Anyelin + last name combinations
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Related
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Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Anyelin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Anyelin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 351 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Anyelin 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 976,508 US residents.
Is Anyelin a common name?
We classify Anyelin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 354 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Anyelin most popular?
The single biggest year for Anyelin was 2022, when 36 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Anyelin is about 10 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 Anyelin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Anyelin a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Anyelin 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 Anyelin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Anyelin 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 Anyelin 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 have the name Anyelin?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.