Arynn
Variant form of Erin, a name of Irish origin meaning peace.
Name Census estimates that about 497 living Americans carry the first name Arynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Arynn today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Arynn births was 2016 (33 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Arynn. 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
497
~ 1 in 689,647 Americans
Peak year
2016
33 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2023 SSA rank
#9,684
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Arynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Arynn from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 201 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
Arynn 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 Arynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Arynns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Michigan, California, Georgia recorded the most babies named Arynn, while Tennessee, Georgia, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 5 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Arynn
The name Arynn is believed to have originated from the Welsh language, where it is a variant spelling of the name Erin. The name Erin itself is derived from the Gaelic word "Éirinn," which means "western island" and refers to the island of Ireland.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Arynn can be found in the medieval Welsh manuscript known as the "Black Book of Carmarthen," which dates back to the late 12th or early 13th century. In this manuscript, the name appears as "Aryn," which is likely an earlier form of the modern spelling.
In terms of historical references, the name Arynn has been associated with several notable figures throughout history. In the 5th century, there was a Welsh princess named Aryn ferch Cyllynn, who was the daughter of King Cyllynn of Powys. She is mentioned in various Welsh genealogies and legends.
Another notable figure with the name Arynn was Aryn Glyndwr, a 14th-century Welsh noblewoman who was the wife of Owain Glyndwr, a renowned Welsh leader and the last native Prince of Wales. Owain Glyndwr led a major uprising against the English rule in the early 15th century.
In the 16th century, there was an Irish chieftain named Aryn O'Donnell, who ruled over the territory of Tyrconnell (modern-day County Donegal) in Ulster. He played a significant role in the ongoing conflicts between the Irish clans and the English authorities during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
Moving to more recent times, Aryn Kyle was an American novelist and short story writer who was born in 1979. Her debut novel, "The God of Animals," published in 2007, received critical acclaim and was a finalist for the Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers Award.
Another notable person with the name Arynn was Aryn Sanderson, a Canadian actress born in 1990. She is best known for her roles in television series such as "The Killing" and "The 100."
While the name Arynn is relatively uncommon, it has a rich history and cultural significance, particularly in the Welsh and Irish traditions. Its origins can be traced back to medieval times, and it has been borne by several notable figures throughout the centuries.
People
Arynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Arynn 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
Arynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Arynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 497 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Arynn 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 689,647 US residents.
Is Arynn a common name?
We classify Arynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 506 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Arynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Arynn was 2016, when 33 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Arynn is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Arynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Arynn 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.