Azlyn
A feminine name of Scottish origin meaning "fair", "beautiful", or "comely".
Name Census estimates that about 899 living Americans carry the first name Azlyn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Azlyn today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Azlyn births was 2015 (65 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Azlyn. 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
899
~ 1 in 381,262 Americans
Peak year
2015
65 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,382
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Azlyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Azlyn from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 459 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Azlyn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Azlyn 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 Azlyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Azlyns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. Texas, California, Pennsylvania recorded the most babies named Azlyn, while Utah, Tennessee, Oklahoma recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 12 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Azlyn
The name Azlyn is of uncertain origin, but it is believed to have its roots in the Gaelic language, which was spoken by the Celtic peoples of Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. The name may have derived from the Old Irish word "azal," which means "noble" or "precious."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Azlyn can be found in the Annals of Ulster, a medieval Irish chronicle that covers events from the 5th to the 16th century. In this text, the name appears as "Azlynn," referring to a woman who lived in the 12th century.
In the realm of literature, the name Azlyn is mentioned in the Scottish ballad "The Battle of Otterburn," which recounts a border skirmish between the English and the Scots in 1388. The ballad features a character named Azlyn, though it is unclear whether this was a real person or a fictional character.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Azlyn. One of the earliest was Azlyn of Leinster (c. 1150-1205), an Irish noblewoman who was a prominent figure in the Irish literary and cultural circles of her time.
Another significant figure was Azlyn MacGregor (1570-1624), a Scottish chieftain who played a pivotal role in the clan conflicts that plagued the Scottish Highlands in the late 16th and early 17th centuries.
In the realm of the arts, Azlyn Wyndham (1810-1876) was a celebrated English painter known for her landscapes and portraits. Her works are displayed in several prestigious galleries across Europe.
During the 19th century, Azlyn Beaumont (1845-1912) was a prominent French writer and feminist activist who championed women's rights and advocated for educational reforms.
More recently, Azlyn Munro (1920-2005) was a Canadian philanthropist and entrepreneur who made significant contributions to various charitable organizations and educational institutions in her home country.
While the name Azlyn may have originated from the Gaelic language, it has since transcended its geographic and cultural boundaries, finding its way into various societies and cultures across the globe.
People
Azlyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Azlyn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Azlyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Azlyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 899 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Azlyn 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 381,262 US residents.
Is Azlyn a common name?
We classify Azlyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 908 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Azlyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Azlyn was 2015, when 65 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Azlyn is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Azlyn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Azlyn 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.