Arilynn
A feminine name of unknown origin, potentially a variant of Arianna.
Name Census estimates that about 265 living Americans carry the first name Arilynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Arilynn today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Arilynn births was 2014 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Arilynn. 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
265
~ 1 in 1,293,413 Americans
Peak year
2014
24 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,977
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Arilynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Arilynn 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 167 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Arilynn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Arilynn 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 Arilynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Arilynns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, Ohio, California recorded the most babies named Arilynn, while California, Ohio, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 10 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Arilynn
The name Arilynn is a modern invented name that does not have a definitive origin or history. It appears to be a combination of the names Ari and Lynn, with potential influences from other names such as Ariel and Arlene.
The name Ari has Hebrew roots, derived from the word "aryeh" meaning lion. It's a common Hebrew name for boys and has been in use for centuries. Lynn, on the other hand, is an English name derived from a surname meaning "pool" or "lake." The combination of these two elements creates a unique and melodic name without a clear cultural or linguistic origin.
While the name Arilynn itself does not have a recorded history or presence in ancient texts or scriptures, the individual components Ari and Lynn have been used separately for centuries. Ari has biblical references, appearing as a name for characters in the Old Testament, while Lynn has been a popular English name since the Middle Ages.
Due to its modern creation, there are no notable historical figures specifically named Arilynn. However, some individuals who share similar names or elements of Arilynn's name include:
1. Ariel Dorfman (born 1942), a Chilean-American novelist and playwright.
2. Ariel Sharon (1928-2014), an Israeli general and politician who served as Prime Minister.
3. Lynn Redgrave (1943-2010), an English actress and member of the Redgrave acting family.
4. Lynn Fontanne (1887-1983), a British-American actress and influential figure in American theater.
5. Arlene Dahl (born 1925), an American actress and former model.
The name Arilynn seems to have gained popularity in recent decades, likely influenced by the trend of creating unique and unconventional names by blending traditional names or elements. Its lack of a clear historical background allows it to be a modern and distinctive choice for parents seeking a fresh and melodic name for their child.
People
Arilynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Arilynn 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
Arilynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Arilynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 265 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Arilynn 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 1,293,413 US residents.
Is Arilynn a common name?
We classify Arilynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 267 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Arilynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Arilynn was 2014, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Arilynn 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 Arilynn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Arilynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Arilynn 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 Arilynn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Arilynn 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 Arilynn 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 Arilynn?
Find out how many people have the name Arilynn on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.