Aslan
Aslan is a boy's name of Turkish origin.
Meaning
Lion.
Origin and history
Aslan is a traditional male name of Turkic origin meaning lion. It gained wider global familiarity through the central character in C.S. Lewis's fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia. In the United States, its usage has increased significantly in recent years, though it remains a relatively rare choice overall.
Popularity in the United States
1,720 babies in the United States have been named Aslan since 1880. It ranks #3070 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1093.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.8 %)
- TX (18.4 %)
- FL (16.7 %)
- NY (9.6 %)
- PA (5.9 %)
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 | 7 |
| 1980-1990 | 14 |
| 1990-2000 | 47 |
| 2000-2010 | 214 |
| 2010-2019 | 470 |
| 2020-2029 | 968 |
Famous people named Aslan
- Aslan Karatsev: tennis player
Fun facts
- Aslan is best known in Western culture as the noble lion and creator of Narnia in C.S. Lewis's famous book series.
- The name is widely used across Turkic languages, including Turkish, Azerbaijani, and Kazakh.