Aydin Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Aydin is a Turkish name meaning 'enlightened' or 'bright'. It has evolved from its modern Turkish form and represents ideals of clarity and intelligence. The name has no biblical relevance and has seen a rise in popularity in the 20th century, reflecting contemporary values. It is commonly seen as a positive and modern name associated with intelligence.
The name Aydin 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 Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Aydin has been stalled for male in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled 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, 'Aydin' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9851st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 895th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 876th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9800th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 16778th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Aydin' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Aydin"
Pronunciation
/ˈaɪdɪn/
Origin
Turkish
Etymology
The name Aydin is derived from the Turkish word 'aydın', meaning 'enlightened' or 'bright'. It conveys the idea of clarity and intelligence.
Meaning
enlightened, bright
Language Evolution
Aydin (modern Turkish), Aydın (historical form in Turkish)
Historical Usage
The name Aydin has gained popularity in Turkey and among Turkish communities since the 20th century, especially as a given name reflecting modern values of enlightenment and education.
Variants & Derivatives
Aydın, Aydin
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Aydin is perceived as a modern and positive name in Turkish culture, often associated with intelligence and brightness.
Famous People
Aydin Menderes, Turkish politician, Aydin Aliyev, notable Azerbaijani figure
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Aydin"
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 "Aydin"
"Aydin" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 9851st of 16616 | 34 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 895th of 24088 | 3,262 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 876th of 23106 | 3,044 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 9800th of 35406 | 163 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 16778th of 30306 | 42 |
Regional Popularity of "Aydin" 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) |
17.26% 791st/4582 |
15.09% 779th/5164 |
13.00% 951st/7313 |
12.17% 908th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
23.74% 946th/3984 |
13.97% 627th/4487 |
13.98% 954th/6822 |
15.57% 977th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Aydin" 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 "Aydin"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Aydin" 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.