Aislinn
Aislinn is a girl's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Dream or vision.
Origin and history
Aislinn is a traditional Irish feminine name derived from a Gaelic word meaning vision or dream. It became popular as a given name in Ireland during the 20th century revival and has seen steady, moderate adoption in the United States. In Irish literature, an 'aisling' is a poetic genre where Ireland is personified as a beautiful woman.
Popularity in the United States
5,521 babies in the United States have been named Aislinn since 1880. It ranks #2314 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1115.
States where it is most popular
- CA (27.5 %)
- TX (23.2 %)
- NY (8.7 %)
- IL (5.1 %)
- FL (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 114 |
| 1980-1990 | 351 |
| 1990-2000 | 798 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,280 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,807 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,166 |
Famous people named Aislinn
- Aislinn Derbez: Actress, Model
- Aislinn Paul: Actress
Nicknames
Ash, Lynn
Fun facts
- The name is directly tied to the aisling, an 18th-century Irish poetic form where the poet encounters a vision of a woman representing Ireland.
- While Aisling is the conventional Irish spelling, Aislinn and Ashlynn are common Anglicized variations in North America.