Aiden Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Aiden is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Aiden?
Aiden is spelled A-I-D-E-N. The name has 5 letters.
Aiden at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Aiden is commonly associated with the meaning “little fire” or “fiery one,” derived from the Irish name Aodhán.
- Origin
- Aiden is commonly associated with Irish origins, derived from the Gaelic name Aodhán, which is a diminutive form of Aodh, meaning “fire.”
- Pronunciation
- AY-den · 2 syllables
Aiden Popularity in 2025
Rank#4,878
Recorded Births27
Rank#62
Recorded Births5,046
- Girls usage rose 270 places to #4,878 and recorded 2 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 15 places to #62 and recorded 1,216 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 Aiden Mean?
Aiden is commonly associated with the meaning “little fire” or “fiery one,” derived from the Irish name Aodhán.
Origin: Aiden is commonly associated with Irish origins, derived from the Gaelic name Aodhán, which is a diminutive form of Aodh, meaning “fire.”
How Do You Pronounce Aiden?
PronunciationAY-den
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Aiden?
- History
- The name Aidan, from which Aiden derives, appears in early Irish history and hagiography, including several saints named Aidan. Usage of the spelling “Aiden” has increased in modern times, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Aiden Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 27 | #4,878 |
| 2025 | Boys | 5,046 | #62 |
| 2024 | Girls | 25 | #5,148 |
| 2024 | Boys | 6,262 | #47 |
| 2023 | Girls | 25 | #5,126 |
| 2023 | Boys | 6,701 | #40 |
| 2022 | Girls | 45 | #3,470 |
| 2022 | Boys | 7,852 | #29 |
| 2021 | Girls | 30 | #4,507 |
| 2021 | Boys | 8,313 | #26 |
| 2020 | Girls | 49 | #3,179 |
| 2020 | Boys | 8,619 | #24 |
| 2019 | Girls | 44 | #3,499 |
| 2019 | Boys | 9,403 | #20 |
| 2018 | Girls | 37 | #3,918 |
| 2018 | Boys | 10,062 | #19 |
| 2017 | Girls | 44 | #3,479 |
| 2017 | Boys | 11,357 | #17 |
| 2016 | Girls | 42 | #3,656 |
| 2016 | Boys | 12,269 | #16 |
| 2015 | Girls | 60 | #2,890 |
| 2015 | Boys | 13,506 | #13 |
| 2014 | Girls | 58 | #2,922 |
| 2014 | Boys | 13,438 | #14 |
When Was Aiden 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.
2009 · Boys
16,030 recorded births
National rank #12
2008 · Boys
15,592 recorded births
National rank #16
2010 · Boys
15,547 recorded births
National rank #9
2011 · Boys
15,520 recorded births
National rank #9
Where Aiden 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 | #30 | 21 |
| MS | #31 | 54 |
| MD | #35 | 117 |
| DE | #35 | 20 |
| NJ | #39 | 192 |
| NY | #40 | 355 |
| VA | #45 | 153 |
| HI | #45 | 17 |