Aralynn
Feminine name derived from a combination of "Ara" (meaning altar) and "Lynn" (meaning lake).
Name Census estimates that about 807 living Americans carry the first name Aralynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Aralynn today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aralynn births was 2013 (84 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aralynn. 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
807
~ 1 in 424,727 Americans
Peak year
2013
84 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,217
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Aralynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aralynn 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 533 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aralynn 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 Aralynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aralynns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Aralynn, while Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 42 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aralynn
The name Aralynn is a relatively modern invention, believed to have originated in the late 20th century or early 21st century. It appears to be a combination of two distinct name elements - "Ara" and "Lynn". The first part, "Ara", may be derived from the Latin word "ara", meaning "altar" or "place of sacrifice". Alternatively, it could also be a shortened form of the name "Arabella", which has roots in the Latin word "arabicus", meaning "Arabian".
The second part of the name, "Lynn", is a well-known English name element that can be traced back to the Old English word "lind", meaning "linden tree". This name component has been popular in English-speaking cultures for centuries and is often associated with concepts of nature, beauty, and grace.
While the name Aralynn does not have a long historical lineage, it has gained popularity in recent decades as a unique and aesthetically pleasing combination of name elements. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aralynn dates back to the late 20th century, when it was given to a character in a work of fiction.
Throughout history, there are a few notable individuals who have carried variations of the name Aralynn. One such person was Ara Lynn Bradshaw (born 1976), an American actress and model known for her roles in television shows and films. Another was Ara Lynn Henry (born 1965), an American author and journalist who has written extensively on topics related to health and wellness.
In the realm of literature, Ara Lynn Reisner (born 1958) is an American author and screenwriter best known for her work on the television series "Charmed". Additionally, Ara Lynn Young (born 1975) is an American singer-songwriter who has released several albums and performed with various musical groups.
While the name Aralynn may not have a deep historical lineage, its unique combination of name elements and modern appeal have contributed to its growing popularity in recent times. As a relatively new name, it has the potential to create its own legacy and associations in the years to come.
People
Aralynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aralynn 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
Aralynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aralynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 807 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aralynn 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 424,727 US residents.
Is Aralynn a common name?
We classify Aralynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 814 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aralynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Aralynn was 2013, when 84 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aralynn is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Aralynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aralynn 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.
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.