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).