UK boy's name
Aslan
A Persian name meaning "lion" in Turkish and several other languages.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Aslan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Aslan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #514, with 76 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 76 births.
This profile covers 325 England and Wales registrations across 20 recorded years from 1999 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NISRA Northern Ireland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Aslan is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 326 living people in the UK are called Aslan. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aslan ranked #514 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 76 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 76 boys were registered as Aslan.
- • Aslan ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #414 in 2022.
- • About 326 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aslan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#514
2024
Births in 2024
76
Latest year
Peak year
2024
76 births
Estimated living
326
2026
Meaning
What does Aslan mean?
The name Aslan is derived from the Turkish word "aslan," which means "lion." It is believed to have originated during the time of the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over a vast territory spanning parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa from the 13th to the early 20th century.
The name Aslan has its roots in the Persian language, where the word "shir" means lion. This word eventually evolved into the Turkish word "aslan" and became a popular name among the Turkish people. The lion has long been a symbol of strength, courage, and power in many cultures, and the name Aslan reflects these qualities.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Aslan can be found in the epic poem "The Book of Dede Korkut," which is considered one of the oldest known literary works in the Turkish language. This work, which dates back to the 9th or 10th century, features a hero named Aslan, who is depicted as a brave and valiant warrior.
In the 20th century, the name Aslan gained widespread recognition through the works of C.S. Lewis, the British author best known for the Chronicles of Narnia series. In these beloved children's fantasy novels, Aslan is the name of the Great Lion, who serves as a central figure and represents the embodiment of divine power and wisdom.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Aslan. One of the most famous was Aslan Pasha (1519-1571), an Ottoman statesman and military commander who served as the Grand Vizier (chief minister) under Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. Another prominent figure was Aslan Amat Baatyr (1693-1755), a Kazakh military leader and khan who played a significant role in the resistance against the Dzungar Khanate.
Other notable individuals with the name Aslan include Aslan Maskhadov (1951-2005), a Chechen rebel leader and former President of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria, and Aslan Karatsev (born 1993), a professional tennis player from Russia who has achieved notable success on the ATP Tour.
Overall, the name Aslan has a rich history rooted in Turkish and Persian cultures, symbolizing strength, courage, and leadership. Its association with the iconic lion character in the Chronicles of Narnia has further cemented its place in popular culture and contributed to its enduring appeal across generations.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aslan over time
The chart below shows babies named Aslan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Aslan, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 76 births in 2024, compared with 76 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aslan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aslan was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #966 | 199 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2215 | 105 | 10 |
| 2000s | #3220 | 18 | 4 |
| 1990s | #2943 | 3 | 1 |
Geography
Where Aslan is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Aslan. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Aslan ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #414 in 2022.
Across the UK
Aslan in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland (NISRA)
#414 in 2022
1 years of NISRA records, 3 total registered
Related
Names similar to Aslan
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Aslan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aslan in the UK right now?
In 2024, Aslan was ranked #514 for boys in England and Wales, with 76 births registered.
When was Aslan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 76 babies registered as Aslan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aslan?
A Persian name meaning "lion" in Turkish and several other languages.
How many people are called Aslan in the UK?
A total of 325 babies have been registered as Aslan across the 20 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here and 3 in Northern Ireland.
Where is Aslan most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Aslan ranks best in Northern Ireland, where it placed #414 in 2022. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.