Aycen
A feminine Turkish name meaning "bright light" or "moonlight".
Name Census estimates that about 437 living Americans carry the first name Aycen. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aycen today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aycen births was 2022 (64 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aycen. 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
437
~ 1 in 784,335 Americans
Peak year
2022
64 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,593
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Aycen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aycen from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 234 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
Aycen 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 Aycen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aycens live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas recorded the most babies named Aycen, while Tennessee, North Carolina, Mississippi recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 12 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aycen
The name Aycen has its origins in the Turkish language. It is a combination of the Turkish words "ay" meaning moon and "cen" meaning dear or beloved. Together, the name Aycen can be interpreted to mean "dear moon" or "beloved moon."
This name likely emerged during the Ottoman Empire period, which spanned from the 13th to the 20th century. During this time, the Turkish language and culture had a significant influence across a large geographic area, including parts of modern-day Turkey, the Balkans, and the Middle East.
While the name Aycen does not appear to have any direct references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its component parts, "ay" and "cen," have linguistic roots in older Turkic languages and dialects. Similar spellings and variations, such as Aysen or Aychen, can be found in various regions influenced by Turkish culture.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Aycen can be traced back to the late 19th century. Aycen Hanim, a Turkish noblewoman and philanthropist, lived from 1870 to 1940 and was known for her charitable work and support for education initiatives in the Ottoman Empire.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Aycen. Aycen Toker (1927-2011) was a prominent Turkish writer and journalist, renowned for her contributions to literature and political commentary. Aycen Gün (born 1969) is a Turkish actress and TV personality who has appeared in numerous television series and films.
Another notable Aycen is Aycen Akbaş (born 1968), a Turkish architect and academic who has received recognition for her work in sustainable architecture and urban design. Aycen Taşkın (born 1982) is a Turkish volleyball player who has represented her country in international competitions and won various medals.
Aycen Pekcan (born 1968) is a Turkish politician and businesswoman who has served as the Minister of Trade in the Turkish government since 2018. She has played a significant role in promoting economic policies and trade relations for Turkey.
People
Aycen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aycen 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
Aycen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aycen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 437 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aycen 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 784,335 US residents.
Is Aycen a common name?
We classify Aycen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 440 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aycen most popular?
The single biggest year for Aycen was 2022, when 64 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aycen is about 7 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 Aycen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aycen a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aycen in the SSA data are male. 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 Aycen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aycen 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 Aycen 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 Aycen?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.