Aden Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Aden is a name derived from the Hebrew word for 'delight' or 'paradise', linked to the biblical Garden of Eden. It has evolved from its original form 'Eden' to its modern variant 'Aden'. The name has become popular in recent years, often representing warmth and charm, and has connections to notable individuals.
The name Aden is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Aden has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Aden' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2248th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2371st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2700th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2512th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2380th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 353rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 513th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12276th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5053rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7509th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Aden' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Aden"
Pronunciation
/ˈeɪdən/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Aden is believed to be derived from the Hebrew word 'eden', which means 'delight' or 'paradise'. The term is often associated with the biblical Garden of Eden.
Meaning
delight, paradise
Language Evolution
Eden (Hebrew), Aden (modern adaptation)
Biblical Background
The name is linked to the Garden of Eden in the Bible, which represents a place of perfection and joy.
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a modern and appealing name for boys.
Variants & Derivatives
Aiden, Ayden, Aidan
Modern Popularity & Image
Aden is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with qualities of warmth and charm.
Famous People
Aden Young - Australian actor, Aden Flint - English footballer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Aden"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Aden"
"Aden" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2248th of 7545 | 211 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2371st of 6773 | 185 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2700th of 7552 | 176 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2512th of 10718 | 241 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2380th of 16616 | 431 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 353rd of 24088 | 13,488 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 513th of 23106 | 6,875 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 12276th of 27321 | 64 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5053rd of 35406 | 409 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 7509th of 30306 | 180 |
Regional Popularity of "Aden" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
60.41% 934th/1546 |
- | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
44.05% 981st/2227 |
- | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
34.59% 1016th/2937 |
63.82% 2223rd/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
30.96% 1141st/3685 |
- |
64.02% 3325th/5194 |
45.07% 2847th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
6.70% 307th/4582 |
7.75% 400th/5164 |
4.74% 347th/7313 |
4.98% 372nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
12.75% 508th/3984 |
10.81% 485th/4487 |
7.12% 486th/6822 |
9.07% 569th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Aden" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
87.19% 6376th/7313 |
94.43% 7047th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Aden"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Aden" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.