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Aydin
BoyTurkish· “bright, enlightened”
- Meaning
- bright, enlightened
- Origin
- Turkish
- Pronunciation
- AY-dihn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,315
- US babies 2025
- 147
- Best rank
- #629 (2008)
- Peak year
- 2008
Meaning and origin of Aydin
Aydin is a Turkish name that means “bright, enlightened”.
Aydin comes from the Turkish Aydın, meaning bright, enlightened or intellectual, and it is related to the word ay, meaning moon. It is common in Turkey and Azerbaijan, and a Turkish province and city carry the name. In the United States, Aydin also appeals to parents as a spelling that sounds like Aidan and Ayden, so it bridges Turkish and English naming traditions. In Turkish the name is pronounced closer to eye-DUHN, while American speakers usually say AY-dihn. It is short, bright and meaningful.
Popularity over time
Aydin first appears in US Social Security records in 1984. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 18 different years, starting in 2004. Its best national rank was #629 in 2008, the same year it reached its highest count of 393 babies. In 2025, 147 babies were named Aydin, and it ranked #1,315 nationally. That is 49% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #2,142 in 2000, #670 in 2010, and #1,315 in 2025. Of the 6,491 US boys named Aydin since records began, 47% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 2,142 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Cale, Gavyn, Urijah, Draven, and Giancarlo.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Aydin ranked highest in Virginia, New York, and New Jersey.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | #736 | 9 |
| New York | #747 | 19 |
| New Jersey | #777 | 8 |
| Washington | #809 | 7 |
| Michigan | #911 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 97% of US babies named Aydin over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Aydin is usually pronounced AY-dihn, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-in”.
Middle names for Aydin
A few middle names that flow with Aydin: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Aydin
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aydin mean?
Aydin is a Turkish name that means “bright, enlightened”.
What is the origin of the name Aydin?
Aydin has Turkish roots. Aydin comes from the Turkish Aydın, meaning bright, enlightened or intellectual, and it is related to the word ay, meaning moon.
Is Aydin a popular name?
Not especially. Aydin ranked #1,315 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Aydin a boy or girl name?
Aydin is mainly a boy's name. About 97% of US babies named Aydin over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Aydin?
Aydin is usually pronounced AY-dihn. 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