Aiden: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Little fire, a name that captures the spark and spirit of its Celtic roots.
Aiden as a Boy Name
- Origin
- Irish
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #22
- Peak
- #9 in 2011
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Aiden Means
Aiden is a boy name of Irish origin. Little fire, a name that captures the spark and spirit of its Celtic roots.
How Popular Aiden Is
Aiden currently ranks #22 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #9 in 2011. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Aiden
- Aiden launched the -aiden naming trend that spawned Brayden, Jayden, and Cayden.
- The original Irish form is Aodhán, derived from Aodh, the Celtic god of fire.
- Sex and the City popularized the name in the early 2000s.
Aiden as a Unisex Name
- Origin
- Irish
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #28
- Peak
- #9 in 2011
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Aiden Means
Aiden is a unisex name of Irish origin. From the Irish Aodh meaning fire, Aiden burns bright with warmth and passion, a modern classic that never cools down.
How Popular Aiden Is
Aiden currently ranks #28 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #9 in 2011. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Aiden
- Aiden launched the massive -aiden rhyming trend (Brayden, Cayden, Hayden, Jayden).
- Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne was one of the great early Christian missionaries.
- Sex and the City's Mr. Big was revealed to be named John, but Aiden Shaw was a beloved character.
Names Like Aiden
Other Irish names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Aiden
Irish names that pair well as a brother or sister to Aiden.
Questions About Aiden
What does Aiden mean?
Aiden is a boy name of Irish origin. Little fire, a name that captures the spark and spirit of its Celtic roots.
How popular is Aiden?
Aiden currently ranks #22 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #9 in 2011. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Aiden come from?
Aiden comes from Irish roots. Aiden launched the -aiden naming trend that spawned Brayden, Jayden, and Cayden.
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