Aileen Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Aileen is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Aileen?
Aileen is spelled A-I-L-E-E-N. The name has 6 letters.
Aileen at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Aileen is generally considered a form of the name Eileen, which is an Anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic name Eibhlín, itself derived from the…
- Origin
- The name Aileen is commonly associated with Irish and Scottish origins as an Anglicized variant related to Eileen and Eibhlín.
- Pronunciation
- AY-leen · 2 syllables
Aileen Popularity in 2025
Rank#799
Recorded Births340
- Girls usage fell 79 places to #799 and recorded 51 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Aileen Mean?
Aileen is generally considered a form of the name Eileen, which is an Anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic name Eibhlín, itself derived from the Norman French name Aveline.
Origin: The name Aileen is commonly associated with Irish and Scottish origins as an Anglicized variant related to Eileen and Eibhlín.
How Do You Pronounce Aileen?
PronunciationAY-leen
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Aileen?
- History
- Historical usage of Aileen has been documented primarily in Ireland and Scotland as a variant of traditional Gaelic names influenced by Norman French naming conventions.
Aileen Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 340 | #799 |
| 2024 | Girls | 391 | #720 |
| 2023 | Girls | 352 | #799 |
| 2022 | Girls | 407 | #720 |
| 2021 | Girls | 429 | #678 |
| 2020 | Girls | 404 | #696 |
| 2019 | Girls | 452 | #643 |
| 2018 | Girls | 437 | #671 |
| 2017 | Girls | 456 | #648 |
| 2016 | Girls | 500 | #602 |
| 2015 | Girls | 609 | #514 |
| 2014 | Girls | 541 | #567 |
| 2013 | Girls | 479 | #593 |
| 2012 | Girls | 603 | #506 |
| 2011 | Girls | 633 | #467 |
| 2011 | Boys | 5 | #12,287 |
| 2010 | Girls | 645 | #468 |
| 2009 | Girls | 685 | #454 |
| 2008 | Girls | 650 | #486 |
| 2007 | Girls | 645 | #501 |
| 2006 | Girls | 558 | #537 |
| 2005 | Girls | 633 | #483 |
| 2004 | Girls | 568 | #510 |
| 2003 | Girls | 526 | #536 |
When Was Aileen Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2009 · Girls
685 recorded births
National rank #454
2008 · Girls
650 recorded births
National rank #486
2010 · Girls
645 recorded births
National rank #468
2007 · Girls
645 recorded births
National rank #501
Where Aileen Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #381 | 86 |
| TX | #402 | 83 |
| AR | #555 | 5 |
| AZ | #632 | 10 |
| IL | #667 | 14 |
| OK | #697 | 5 |
| MD | #840 | 5 |
| NY | #859 | 18 |