Ashlyn
Ashlyn: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Ashlyn
Root meaning: “dream, vision”
- A female given name from Irish.
Etymology
An anglicized form of Irish Aisling (“dream, vision”) with -lyn.
How popular is Ashlyn?
Since 1880, 48,039 girls and 54 boys in the U.S. have been named Ashlyn (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #127 in 2005. Its highest rank for boys was #7016 in 2004. In 2025 it ranked #972 for girls, with 262 babies given the name.
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Ashlyn FAQ
What does the name Ashlyn mean?
Ashlyn traces back to a root meaning "dream, vision". A female given name from Irish. An anglicized form of Irish Aisling (“dream, vision”) with -lyn.
What is the origin of the name Ashlyn?
Ashlyn is listed as a name of Irish origin.
How popular is the name Ashlyn?
Since 1880, 48,039 girls and 54 boys in the U.S. have been named Ashlyn (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #127 in 2005. Its highest rank for boys was #7016 in 2004. In 2025 it ranked #972 for girls, with 262 babies given the name.
Is Ashlyn a boy or girl name?
Ashlyn is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 48,039 girls and 54 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.