Boy nameCurrently #312 in the USFalling
Aidan
//ˈeɪdɑn//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20035 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Aidan's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Aidan's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Aidan |
|---|---|
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1959 | 9 |
| 1960 | 8 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1966 | 11 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1968 | 11 |
| 1969 | 13 |
| 1970 | 14 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 11 |
| 1973 | 23 |
| 1974 | 13 |
| 1975 | 20 |
| 1976 | 25 |
| 1977 | 17 |
| 1978 | 31 |
| 1979 | 27 |
| 1980 | 39 |
| 1981 | 44 |
| 1982 | 37 |
| 1983 | 38 |
| 1984 | 46 |
| 1985 | 67 |
| 1986 | 87 |
| 1987 | 65 |
| 1988 | 75 |
| 1989 | 97 |
| 1990 | 150 |
| 1991 | 184 |
| 1992 | 307 |
| 1993 | 371 |
| 1994 | 552 |
| 1995 | 1,061 |
| 1996 | 1,163 |
| 1997 | 1,467 |
| 1998 | 1,792 |
| 1999 | 2,348 |
| 2000 | 3,441 |
| 2001 | 4,826 |
| 2002 | 7,145 |
| 2003 | 10,296 |
| 2004 | 10,024 |
| 2005 | 9,915 |
| 2006 | 10,204 |
| 2007 | 8,552 |
| 2008 | 7,829 |
| 2009 | 5,892 |
| 2010 | 4,358 |
| 2011 | 3,774 |
| 2012 | 3,267 |
| 2013 | 2,703 |
| 2014 | 2,301 |
| 2015 | 2,289 |
| 2016 | 2,135 |
| 2017 | 1,754 |
| 2018 | 1,586 |
| 2019 | 1,558 |
| 2020 | 1,353 |
| 2021 | 1,229 |
| 2022 | 1,171 |
| 2023 | 1,113 |
| 2024 | 1,099 |
Aidan through the decades
- Aidan peaked in 2003, when 10,296 babies were named Aidan in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Aidan has fallen 74% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Aidan currently ranks #312 in the US and is cooling off.