How Many People Are Named Aslan?

Complete statistics for the name Aslan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Aslan
Very Rare
Turkish

Aslan means 'lion' in Turkish and has a very rare presence in the US, with only 1,514 people bearing the name, making up just 1 in 217,946 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 2024 with 210 births, showing it's a rising star among modern names.

~786
Living in US
1 in 421,691
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Lion
🌐
Origin
Turkish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Strong Courageous
11
Life Path Number

Life-path number 11 is often associated with spiritual insight and intuition, guiding those named Aslan towards a path of enlightenment and leadership.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

153,780
Worldwide Bearers
#6,825
Global Rank
🇷🇺 Russia
65,699
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
35,451
🇹🇷 Turkey
19,996
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
9,291
🇮🇷 Iran
5,240
🇮🇩 Indonesia
3,214
🇹🇯 Tajikistan
2,020
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
1,863
🇬🇪 Georgia
1,586
🇹🇲 Turkmenistan
1,229

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,425 (94%)
♀ Female
89 (6%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 10
1,488
Would be under 30 (97%)
41
Would be 30–60 (3%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,529 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: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
8
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Aslan Through the Generations

Aslan's journey through the generations reveals a name that's truly modern, with 97% of its bearers under 30 years old. In 2024, the name saw its peak with 210 births, indicating a growing trend. With an average age of 10, Aslan is predominantly found among younger individuals, suggesting it's still climbing in popularity.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 148
Texas 108
Florida 96
New York 51
Pennsylvania 33
New Jersey 29
Washington 29
Illinois 23
Kentucky 11
Massachusetts 9

✨ Similar Names to Aslan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Aslan's Turkish roots

📄 About the Name Aslan

How Many People Have the Name Aslan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 786 people in the United States currently share the name Aslan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 421,691 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Aslan a Common or Rare Name?

Aslan 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 Aslan Mean?

Aslan means "lion" and comes from Turkish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Aslan in SSA data, approximately 94% are male and 6% are female.

When Was Aslan Most Popular?

The name Aslan reached peak popularity in 2024, with 210 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Aslan?

Approximately 786 people named Aslan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 786. That works out to roughly 1 in 421,691 Americans.

Is Aslan a rare name?

Aslan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 421,691 Americans has this name.

What does the name Aslan mean?

Aslan means "lion" and comes from Turkish origins.

Is Aslan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 94% of people named Aslan are male and 6% are female.

When was Aslan most popular?

Aslan peaked in 2024 with 210 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US786
All-Time Births786
1 in X1 in 421,691
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age10
Peak Year2024
World Rank#6,825
Male %94%
Female %6%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.