The nameAslan

Aslan is a Turkish boy's name, also the lion of C. S. Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia.

Meaning

From the Turkish aslan, "lion".

Origin

Turkish.

History

In France it has risen sharply in recent years.

Popularity of the name Aslan

Aslan in France

413thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2024peak year (120 births)
945babies named Aslan in France since 1900
060120 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Aslan was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 505 births over the decade, 53% of all recorded babies named Aslan. Its rise began around 2006, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Aslan in France were born before 2020, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 94 births a year on average, against 35 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aslan mean?

From the Turkish aslan, "lion".

What is the origin of the name Aslan?

Turkish.

Is Aslan a girl's or a boy's name?

Aslan is a boy's name.