Aidan
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Little Fire
Background: The name Aidan originates from the Irish name 'Aodhán,' which is a diminutive form of 'Aodh,' meaning 'fire.' In Gaelic, the name emphasizes the connotation of fire, symbolizing brightness and energy.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#275
Total births
120,089
Most popular decade
2000s
(234,372 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-125 ranks)
Years in Top 100
10
First recorded year
1936
Gender usage
97.7% male
2.3% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1936
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #3,549
- Peak year
- 2003
- Peak year births
- 10,067
- Peak rank
- #39
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 1,092
- Recent rank
- #312
Female
- First year
- 1973
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #6,667
- Peak year
- 2003
- Peak year births
- 229
- Peak rank
- #1,006
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 7
- Recent rank
- #12,120
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).