Aslan Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Aslan is of Turkish origin, meaning 'lion'. It has roots in Old Turkic, evolving into modern Turkish. The name is associated with strength and nobility, reflecting its meaning. It gained popularity in the 20th century, especially through literature, while having no biblical background.
The name Aslan is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Aslan has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Aslan' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8406th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10839th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4076th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1796th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 19262nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 16186th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Aslan' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Aslan"
Pronunciation
/ˈæslən/
Origin
Turkish
Etymology
The name 'Aslan' means 'lion' in Turkish. It has been adopted in various cultural contexts, often symbolizing strength and nobility.
Meaning
lion
Language Evolution
Old Turkic: Aslan, Turkish: Aslan
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly due to its use in literature, notably in C.S. Lewis's 'The Chronicles of Narnia' series.
Variants & Derivatives
Aslann, Aslina
Modern Popularity & Image
Aslan is often perceived as a majestic and powerful name, associated with leadership and courage, largely influenced by its literary references.
Famous People
Aslan Maskhadov, Aslan Karatsev
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Aslan"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Aslan"
"Aslan" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 8406th of 10718 | 15 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 10839th of 16616 | 26 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4076th of 24088 | 348 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1796th of 23106 | 1,050 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 19262nd of 35406 | 44 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 16186th of 30306 | 46 |
Regional Popularity of "Aslan" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
68.67% 5022nd/7313 |
49.12% 3666th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
55.72% 2220th/3984 |
34.79% 1561st/4487 |
25.54% 1742nd/6822 |
24.60% 1544th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Aslan" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Aslan"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Aslan" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.