Aisling is a distinctive choice, ranked #2001 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Aisling in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#2001
About the Name Aisling
Aisling has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 445 places in five years. It was most popular in 1998 at #391 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Aisling is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Aisling
Unlikely. With around 14 UK babies named Aisling per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Aisling in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Aisling has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 445 places in the last five years. Its peak was #391 in 1998. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Aisling is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Aisling include: Aisling Bea — Aisling Clíodhnadh O'Sullivan, known professionally as Aisling Bea ( ASH-ling BEE), is an Irish comedian, actress and screenwriter.; Aisling Blake — Aisling Blake, is a professional squash player who represented Ireland.; Aisling Byrne-Bowman — Aisling Byrne-Bowman is an Irish sailor..
Aisling does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Aislings in the wild.
14
UK babies named Aisling (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 445 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Aisling
Likely around 1 other Aisling in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Aisling
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Aisling Clíodhnadh O'Sullivan, known professionally as Aisling Bea ( ASH-ling BEE), is an Irish comedian, actress and screenwriter. She created, wrote and starred in the comedy series This Way Up on Channel 4.