Baby Name Popularity Profile

Ayleen

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Ayleen.

✦ Light or desired 🌍 Irish, Greek, French traditional
National Rank (2025) #863
All-Time Peak Rank #730 Achieved 2012
Total U.S. Births 7,260 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.0% Boy / 100.0% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 1913 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2010s 379 births in 2012
💡 The Ayleen Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Light or desired
Language Origin Irish, Greek, French
Origin Type multiple
Ayleen is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Eibhlín, which itself is derived from the Norman French Aveline (meaning 'hazelnut') or the Greek Helen (meaning 'torch', 'light').
Common Nicknames
Lee Lena
Alternative Spellings
Aileen Eileen Ileen
Pronunciation: AY-leen
Themes & Categories
traditional
Etymology confidence: Medium · Under review

📖 The Story Behind Ayleen

According to SSA data, Ayleen achieved its highest historical rank of #730 in 2012. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2012 with 379 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 8.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 39 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Ayleen across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Rising
10-Year Shift -8.7% Decline
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 379 births in 2012
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 0 yrs
Registry Streak 39 yrs
Historical Volatility Moderately Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 24
1920s: 26
1930s: 0
1940s: 0
1950s: 0
1960s: 0
1970s: 7
1980s: 24
1990s: 419
2000s: 1,593
2010s: 3,355
2020s: 1,812

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Ay-ee
Letter Count 6 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 25.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Arizona
Top States Arizona, Texas, California, Nevada, Colorado
States with Data 30
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Arizona #587 395 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #415 1,850 2015 +12.5% Growth
California #460 1,865 2011 +28.1% Growth
Nevada Unranked 53 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #928 148 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #1340 268 2014 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico Unranked 41 2013 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #576 341 2015 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #786 176 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Washington Unranked 75 2024 Insufficient historical volume
New York #796 344 2013 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #861 119 2010 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #1072 97 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland Unranked 45 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #957 65 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon Unranked 16 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma Unranked 11 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee Unranked 13 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Utah Unranked 5 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana Unranked 10 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota Unranked 10 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #1027 28 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts Unranked 12 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas Unranked 5 2012 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana Unranked 11 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #1483 15 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky Unranked 5 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin Unranked 5 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri Unranked 5 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan Unranked 5 2016 Insufficient historical volume

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