Aslan

Aslan is a boy's name of Turkish origin meaning “lion.” In 2024 it was given to 210 boys in the United States.

Aslan at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Turkish
Meaning
“lion”

About the name Aslan

Aslan belongs to the Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “lion” — is the sense carried by its Turkish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Aslan first appears in Social Security records in 1979. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1046 in 2024, and in 2024 210 babies received the name — 1,439 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Aslan in US records

First recorded (US)
1979
Best US rank
#1046 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Aslan in 2024
210
Total since 1880
1,439

Aslan in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#514 in 2024
Babies named Aslan in 2025
62
Total since 1996
387

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aslan mean?

Aslan means “lion” in its Turkish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Aslan a boy or girl name?

Aslan is a boy name. In 2024, 210 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Aslan?

Aslan comes from the Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Aslan?

Aslan first appears in US records in 1979. Its best-ever ranking was #1046 in 2024, and 210 babies were given the name in 2024.

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