Aidan Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Aidan is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Aidan?
Aidan is spelled A-I-D-A-N. The name has 5 letters.
Aidan at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Aidan is derived from the Old Irish name “Aodhán”, meaning “little fire.”
- Origin
- Aidan is commonly associated with Irish origin, deriving from the Old Irish name “Aodhán.”
- Pronunciation
- AY-dan · 2 syllables
Aidan Popularity in 2025
Rank#10,917
Recorded Births8
Rank#326
Recorded Births1,043
- Girls usage rose 1,244 places to #10,917 and recorded 1 more birth compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 14 places to #326 and recorded 55 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Aidan Mean?
Aidan is derived from the Old Irish name “Aodhán”, meaning “little fire.”
Origin: Aidan is commonly associated with Irish origin, deriving from the Old Irish name “Aodhán.”
How Do You Pronounce Aidan?
PronunciationAY-dan
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Aidan?
- History
- The name Aidan is known through figures such as Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne and has been used in various English-speaking countries.
Aidan Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2013 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 8 | #10,917 |
| 2025 | Boys | 1,043 | #326 |
| 2024 | Girls | 7 | #12,161 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,098 | #312 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,113 | #300 |
| 2022 | Girls | 11 | #9,056 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,161 | #296 |
| 2021 | Girls | 21 | #5,748 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,209 | #286 |
| 2020 | Girls | 25 | #5,003 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,331 | #261 |
| 2019 | Girls | 15 | #7,342 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,544 | #243 |
| 2018 | Girls | 15 | #7,409 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,571 | #242 |
| 2017 | Girls | 20 | #6,044 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,735 | #221 |
| 2016 | Girls | 20 | #6,186 |
| 2016 | Boys | 2,118 | #191 |
| 2015 | Girls | 24 | #5,458 |
| 2015 | Boys | 2,265 | #185 |
| 2014 | Girls | 21 | #5,993 |
| 2014 | Boys | 2,280 | #187 |
| 2013 | Girls | 28 | #4,887 |
When Was Aidan Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2003 · Boys
10,067 recorded births
National rank #39
2006 · Boys
10,035 recorded births
National rank #44
2004 · Boys
9,824 recorded births
National rank #40
2005 · Boys
9,759 recorded births
National rank #43
Where Aidan Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DC | #120 | 7 |
| MA | #141 | 51 |
| CT | #155 | 23 |
| RI | #155 | 7 |
| NJ | #199 | 49 |
| HI | #214 | 5 |
| MD | #221 | 26 |
| MI | #225 | 44 |