Aiden

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Little Fire;

Background: The name Aiden originates from the Irish name 'Aodhán,' which is a diminutive of 'Aodh,' meaning 'fire.' In Gaelic, Aiden retains this connection, symbolizing the idea of 'little fire' through its etymology.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#149
Total births
254,749
Most popular decade
2000s (254,040 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-33 ranks)
Years in Top 100
22
First recorded year
1970

Gender usage

99.2% male 0.8% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1970
First year births
6
First year rank
#4,231
Peak year
2009
Peak year births
16,029
Peak rank
#12
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
6,243
Recent rank
#47

Female

First year
1988
First year births
6
First year rank
#10,386
Peak year
2007
Peak year births
176
Peak rank
#1,370
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
25
Recent rank
#5,133

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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