Aidan

Rank 296th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Aidan was 296th most popular baby name for boys and 581st most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,165 babies were named Aidan in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,882 babies in the United States were named Aidan. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Aidan is around 18 to 19 years old.

The name "Aidan" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Aidan include Aid and Aide.

Aidan Meaning & Origin

Aidan is a Gaelic name that means "little and fiery," often evoking connotations of strength and determination.

The name Aidan is described as charming, adventurous and intelligent.

Pronunciation

Aidan is pronounced ye-dan in English. The name Aidan has 5 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Aidan

Aidan has been used as both a boy's and a girl's name, although it is predominantly used for boys.

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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