Aiden Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Aiden is an Irish name derived from 'Aodhán', which means 'fire'. It evolved from the historical forms Aodh and Aodhán into its modern form. The name is characterized by its trendy sound and has gained significant popularity in recent decades. It does not have biblical relevance.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Aiden"
Pronunciation
/ˈeɪdən/
Origin
Irish
Etymology
Aiden is derived from the Irish name 'Aodhán', which is a diminutive of 'Aodh', meaning 'fire'.
Meaning
fire
Language Evolution
Aodh, Aodhán, Aiden
Historical Usage
Aiden gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, due to its phonetic appeal and trendy sound.
Variants & Derivatives
Aidan, Aedan, Ayden
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Aiden is perceived as a modern, stylish name, often associated with youth and energy.
Famous People
Aiden Quinn - an American actor, Aiden English - a professional wrestler
📊 Aiden Name Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 16,142 peak births in 2009
Geographic Spread
Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Nevada
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Aiden"
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 "Aiden"
"Aiden" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 7168th of 10718 | 25 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1872nd of 16616 | 608 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 54th of 24088 | 130,649 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 17th of 23106 | 121,347 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 11496th of 27321 | 74 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2009th of 35406 | 1,513 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3527th of 30306 | 533 |
Regional Popularity of "Aiden" by Generation for Male 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) |
48.49% 1787th/3685 |
31.69% 1418th/4475 |
37.58% 1952nd/5194 |
23.90% 1510th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
1.13% 52nd/4582 |
0.99% 51st/5164 |
0.67% 49th/7313 |
0.70% 52nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
0.70% 28th/3984 |
0.51% 23rd/4487 |
0.23% 16th/6822 |
0.29% 18th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Aiden" 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) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 6317th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
51.86% 2376th/4582 |
43.94% 2269th/5164 |
27.03% 1977th/7313 |
28.93% 2159th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
68.11% 3056th/4487 |
65.92% 4497th/6822 |
56.01% 3515th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Aiden"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Aiden" 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.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Aiden" in the United States
The name Aiden is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. From 2020-2022, Aiden has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too rising for male in South, stalled for female in South, too rising for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Aiden' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7168th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1872nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 54th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 17th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11496th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2009th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3527th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Aiden' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.