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).

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