Ayden

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Little Fire; Flame

Background: The name Ayden originates from the Irish name Aodhán, which is a diminutive of Aodh, meaning 'fire.' This name has Gaelic roots, connecting it further to the notion of flame and warmth. Modern variations of Ayden have emerged, reflecting contemporary naming trends.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#337
Total births
90,229
Most popular decade
2010s (151,449 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-138 ranks)
Years in Top 100
10
First recorded year
1990

Gender usage

97.3% male 2.7% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1990
First year births
5
First year rank
#8,115
Peak year
2012
Peak year births
6,233
Peak rank
#68
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
1,678
Recent rank
#212

Female

First year
1994
First year births
9
First year rank
#8,804
Peak year
2008
Peak year births
210
Peak rank
#1,211
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
32
Recent rank
#4,369

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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