Aiden
Aiden first appears in US records in 1970. It peaked in 2009, when 16,030 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 5,046.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Aiden popular?
Declining Aiden is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2009 peak.
| 2020s | 42,793 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 129,675 | |
| 2000s | 83,554 | |
| 1990s | 1,642 | |
| 1980s | 76 | |
| 1970s | 25 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Aiden mean?
Aiden (Aidan) is from the Irish Aodhán, a diminutive of Aodh, the name of a Celtic sun and fire god — hence the sense “little fire.”
Variants & spellings
- Aidan
- Aodhán
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aiden mean?
Aiden means Little fire. Aiden (Aidan) is from the Irish Aodhán, a diminutive of Aodh, the name of a Celtic sun and fire god — hence the sense “little fire.”
What is the origin of the name Aiden?
Aiden is of Irish origin.
How do you pronounce Aiden?
Aiden is pronounced “AY-den.”
Is Aiden a boy or a girl name?
Aiden is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Aiden a popular name right now?
Aiden is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2009 peak.
How popular is the name Aiden?
In 2025, Aiden ranked #62 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Aiden most popular?
Aiden was most popular in 2009, when about 16,030 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Aiden?
Names similar to Aiden include Ethan, Owen, Rowan, Declan.
What names go well with Aiden?
Irish names that pair well with Aiden include Ryan, Liam, Sean, Aidan, Connor.