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Ashlyn
GirlAmerican (modern coinage), English· “blend of Ash and Lynn”
- Meaning
- blend of Ash and Lynn
- Origin
- American (modern coinage), English
- Pronunciation
- ASH-lin
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #972
- US babies 2025
- 262
- Best rank
- #127 (2005)
- Peak year
- 2005
Meaning and origin of Ashlyn
Ashlyn is an American (modern coinage) and English name that is usually said to mean “blend of Ash and Lynn”.
Ashlyn is a modern name that is usually understood as a blend of Ashley and Lynn, or as a variant of Ashlynn. Ashley comes from an English place name meaning "ash tree clearing." Some also connect Ashlyn with the Irish Aisling, meaning "dream" or "vision," which sounds similar but has a different origin. Ashlyn became popular in the United States in the late twentieth century, when names ending in -lyn were very much in fashion. It has a soft, friendly sound and a contemporary feel, and Ash or Lynn can be used as nicknames.
Popularity over time
Ashlyn first appears in US Social Security records in 1963. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 40 different years, starting in 1986. Its best national rank was #127 in 2005, the same year it reached its highest count of 2,539 babies. In 2025, 262 babies were named Ashlyn, and it ranked #972 nationally. That is 73% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #3,221 in 1980, #178 in 2000, #157 in 2010, and #972 in 2025. Of the 48,039 US girls named Ashlyn since records began, 47% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 11,143 babies. Since 2010, 13,281 more have been named Ashlyn.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Alondra, Ciara, Jazmin, Paris, and Mariana.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Ashlyn ranked highest in Colorado, Kentucky, and Maryland.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Ashlyn is usually pronounced ASH-lin, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with A and ends in “-yn”.
Middle names for Ashlyn
A few middle names that flow with Ashlyn: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Ashlyn
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ashlyn mean?
Ashlyn is an American (modern coinage) and English name that is usually said to mean “blend of Ash and Lynn”.
What is the origin of the name Ashlyn?
Ashlyn has modern American and English roots. Ashlyn is a modern name that is usually understood as a blend of Ashley and Lynn, or as a variant of Ashlynn.
Is Ashlyn a popular name?
Yes. Ashlyn ranked #972 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Ashlyn a boy or girl name?
Ashlyn is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Ashlyn?
Ashlyn is usually pronounced ASH-lin. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings