Azelyn
A girl's name of American origin with 78 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Azelyn is a three-syllable girl's name with a smooth, flowing sound — a popular compound ending in American feminine naming. With only 78 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Azelyn is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Azelyn is a girl's baby name of American origin, a creative elaboration of Azalea, the flowering shrub whose name comes from Greek azaleos, meaning 'dry' — though the azalea flower is anything but, blooming in brilliant pinks and corals.
Azelyn has a fresh, botanical quality softened by the popular '-lyn' ending. It suits parents drawn to nature-inspired names that feel modern and feminine, sitting comfortably alongside names like Evelyn and Roselyn.
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Azelyn is cataloged under the American naming tradition. Names from the American tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Azelyn has been recorded as a girl's name since 1998, with 78 total births. Browse the American names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Azelyn has 12+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1998.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 43 | #13555 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 30 | #15155 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 5 | #14416 | — |
The Story of Azelyn
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2012, Azelyn is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Azelyn are most likely born between 2002 and 2018.
How rare is Azelyn?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Azelyn is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1998, peaked in the 2010s with 43 births that decade.
Azelyn by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(12 years, 1998–2018)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 6 | #14045 |
| 2017 | 5 | #16254 |
| 2016 | 5 | #16621 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11021 |
| 2012 | 11 | #9815 |
| 2011 | 7 | #13575 |
| 2009 | 8 | #12603 |
| 2008 | 6 | #15681 |
| 2007 | 5 | #18013 |
| 2003 | 5 | #16110 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13370 |
| 1998 | 5 | #14416 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1998–2018