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A name from Irish · Boy

Aiden

Little fire; fiery one. From Gaelic Aodhán.

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Popularity over time

A 53-year arc in numbers.

246,457 U.S. births recorded from 1970–2023.
Popularity · 1970–2023
6,726 births in 2023
1970 1996 2023
Babies named per year Peak year Most recent
Meaning

A name that means something.

ALittle fire; fiery one. From Gaelic Aodhán.

Variants & spellings

2 ways to spell "Aiden".

Each transliteration carries a slightly different cultural fingerprint.
Aidan Most common Aedan
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Quick answers

People often ask about Aiden.

What does the name Aiden mean?
Aiden means little fire; fiery one. From Gaelic Aodhán.
Where does the name Aiden come from?
Aiden is a boy name of Irish origin.
Is Aiden a boy or a girl name?
Aiden is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 1% of children given the name Aiden are girls and 99% are boys.
How popular is the name Aiden in 2023?
Aiden ranks #5129 for boys in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2009 with 16,143 babies.
How do you pronounce Aiden?
Aiden is pronounced AY-den (2 syllables).
What are common spellings of Aiden?
Aiden is also written as Aidan, Aedan.
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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.

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