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Ashlynn
GirlAmerican (modern coinage), Irish· “blend of Ashley and Lynn”
- Meaning
- blend of Ashley and Lynn
- Origin
- American (modern coinage), Irish
- Pronunciation
- ASH-lin
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #980
- US babies 2025
- 258
- Best rank
- #237 (2010)
- Peak year
- 2010
Meaning and origin of Ashlynn
Ashlynn is an American (modern coinage) and Irish name that is usually said to mean “blend of Ashley and Lynn”.
Ashlynn is a modern American name, usually explained as a blend of Ashley and Lynn. Ashley comes from an English place name meaning ash tree clearing, and Lynn from a Welsh or English word for a lake or pool. Some parents also connect it with the Irish Aisling, meaning dream or vision, which has a similar sound. Ashlynn became popular in the United States in the late twentieth century, when names ending in -lyn were fashionable. It sounds soft and friendly, with Ash and Lynn as easy nicknames, and Ashlyn is a common alternative spelling.
Popularity over time
Ashlynn first appears in US Social Security records in 1964. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 33 different years, starting in 1992. Its best national rank was #237 in 2010, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,329 babies. In 2025, 258 babies were named Ashlynn, and it ranked #980 nationally. That is 70% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #7,469 in 1980, #387 in 2000, #237 in 2010, and #980 in 2025. Of the 25,834 US girls named Ashlynn since records began, 40% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 9,137 babies. Since 2010, 11,089 more have been named Ashlynn.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Kaydence, Fernanda, Jayda, Caylee, and Danna.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Ashlynn ranked highest in Arkansas, Kentucky, and South Carolina.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | #431 | 7 |
| Kentucky | #506 | 8 |
| South Carolina | #567 | 8 |
| Alabama | #581 | 8 |
| Louisiana | #606 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Ashlynn is usually pronounced ASH-lin, with two syllables. It has seven letters, starts with A and ends in “-nn”.
Middle names for Ashlynn
A few middle names that flow with Ashlynn: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Ashlynn
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ashlynn mean?
Ashlynn is an American (modern coinage) and Irish name that is usually said to mean “blend of Ashley and Lynn”.
What is the origin of the name Ashlynn?
Ashlynn has modern American and Irish roots. Ashlynn is a modern American name, usually explained as a blend of Ashley and Lynn.
Is Ashlynn a popular name?
Yes. Ashlynn ranked #980 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Ashlynn a boy or girl name?
Ashlynn is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Ashlynn?
Ashlynn 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