Aidan: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A fiery name meaning little fire, warm and spirited.
- Origin
- Irish
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #261
- Peak
- #39 in 2003
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Aidan Means
Aidan is a boy name of Irish origin. A fiery name meaning little fire, warm and spirited.
How Popular Aidan Is
Aidan currently ranks #261 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #39 in 2003. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Aidan
- Aidan reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #39 in 2003.
- Aidan has been a top 100 name across 109+ years of American history.
- Aidan is a name with Celtic Irish roots.
- Part of the beloved nature-name trend.
Names Like Aidan
Other Irish names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Aidan
Irish names that pair well as a brother or sister to Aidan.
Questions About Aidan
What does Aidan mean?
Aidan is a boy name of Irish origin. A fiery name meaning little fire, warm and spirited.
How popular is Aidan?
Aidan currently ranks #261 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #39 in 2003. It has held steady.
Where does Aidan come from?
Aidan comes from Irish roots. Aidan reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #39 in 2003.
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