How Many People Are Named Alyn?
Complete statistics for the name Alyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Alyn, a very rare female name, is held by just 648 people in the US, making up 1 in 509,457 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority, 53%, are under 30, showing its status as a genuinely modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
It's believed that life-path number 7 represents introspection and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 40All 785 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2005Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Alyn Through the Generations
Alyn has seen a steady decline since peaking in 2005 with 38 births. Today, it's a name mostly embraced by younger generations, with 413 under-30s compared to 128 aged 30-60 and 244 over 60. This trend suggests Alyn is favored among new parents, maintaining its status as a contemporary pick.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Alyn's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Alyn
How Many People Have the Name Alyn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 648 people in the United States currently share the name Alyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 509,457 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Alyn a Common or Rare Name?
Alyn is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Alyn Mean?
Alyn means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Alyn in SSA data, approximately 29% are male and 71% are female.
When Was Alyn Most Popular?
The name Alyn reached peak popularity in 2005, with 38 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Alyn?
Approximately 648 people named Alyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 785. That works out to roughly 1 in 509,457 Americans.
Is Alyn a rare name?
Alyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 509,457 Americans has this name.
What does the name Alyn mean?
Alyn means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Alyn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 29% of people named Alyn are male and 71% are female.
When was Alyn most popular?
Alyn peaked in 2005 with 38 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.