Aidan
Aidan first appears in US records in 1936. It peaked in 2003, when 10,067 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,043.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Aidan popular?
Declining Aidan is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2003 peak.
| 2020s | 6,955 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 25,446 | |
| 2000s | 76,513 | |
| 1990s | 8,783 | |
| 1980s | 465 | |
| 1970s | 172 | |
| 1960s | 71 | |
| 1950s | 21 | |
| 1930s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Aidan mean?
Anglicized form of Aodhan, a diminutive of the Old Irish name Aodh, which means 'fire' and was borne by a Celtic sun/fire god. The name therefore reads as 'little fire' or 'fiery one'.
Nicknames for Aidan
- Aid
Variants & spellings
- Aiden
- Aodhán
- Ayden
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aidan mean?
Aidan means Little fire. Anglicized form of Aodhan, a diminutive of the Old Irish name Aodh, which means 'fire' and was borne by a Celtic sun/fire god. The name therefore reads as 'little fire' or 'fiery one'.
What is the origin of the name Aidan?
Aidan is of irish origin.
How do you pronounce Aidan?
Aidan is pronounced “AY-dən.”
Is Aidan a boy or a girl name?
Aidan is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Aidan a popular name right now?
Aidan is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2003 peak.
How popular is the name Aidan?
In 2025, Aidan ranked #326 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Aidan most popular?
Aidan was most popular in 2003, when about 10,067 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Aidan?
Common nicknames for Aidan include Aid.
What names are similar to Aidan?
Names similar to Aidan include Connor, Sean, Nolan, Rowan, Aiden.
What names go well with Aidan?
irish names that pair well with Aidan include Ryan, Liam, Aiden, Sean, Connor.