Ashlyn: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced ASH-lin · 2 syllables
Ashlyn means “dream, vision”, from Irish.
An anglicized form of Irish Aisling (“dream, vision”) with -lyn.
- Meaning
- dream, vision
- Origin
- Irish
- Pronunciation
- ASH-lin
- US rank (2025)
- #972
- US babies a year
- about 648 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2000
How popular is Ashlyn?
Ashlyn was the #972 name in the US in 2025, given to 262 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 74% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #972 |
| Scotland | #992 |
| Australia | #432 |
How old are people named Ashlyn?
Half of US adults named Ashlyn are older than 24; most are between 18 and 36. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Ashlyn
What does the name Ashlyn mean?
Ashlyn means “dream, vision”. It comes from Irish.
How do you pronounce Ashlyn?
Ashlyn is pronounced ASH-lin.
How popular is the name Ashlyn?
Ashlyn was the #972 name in the US in 2025, given to 262 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 74% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
How old are people named Ashlyn?
Half of US adults named Ashlyn are older than 24. Most are between 18 and 36.