Ashlin
Ashlin is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Ash tree meadow or dream/vision.
Origin and history
Ashlin is an English name derived from a surname and place name, historically connected to the Old English words for ash tree and meadow. It serves as a modern spelling variant of Ashlyn or Aisling. In the United States, it is a uncommon choice that offers a soft, nature-inspired sound.
Popularity in the United States
2,560 babies in the United States have been named Ashlin since 1880. It ranks #3487 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1998.
States where it is most popular
- TX (23.7 %)
- CA (19.6 %)
- FL (7.6 %)
- GA (6.3 %)
- UT (6.3 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 159 |
| 1990-2000 | 666 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,160 |
| 2010-2019 | 472 |
| 2020-2029 | 103 |
Nicknames
Ash, Ashie, Lynn
Fun facts
- Ashlin can trace its roots either to Old English geographic terms or as an Anglicized variant of the Irish name Aisling.
- It has maintained a consistent, modest presence as an alternative spelling to the more common Ashlyn.