Aden
Every Aden since 1880 — 22,517 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aden
Aden is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,008 in 2025 with 224 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 22,517 American babies have been named Aden. Its peak came in 2006, when 1,432 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Aden stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aden year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,467 | 224 | #1,008 |
| 2024 | 13 | #7,973 | 225 | #998 |
| 2023 | 16 | #6,930 | 291 | #835 |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,550 | 306 | #813 |
| 2021 | 11 | #8,984 | 393 | #678 |
| 2020 | 13 | #7,976 | 396 | #665 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,121 | 443 | #614 |
| 2018 | 12 | #8,626 | 555 | #509 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,097 | 583 | #497 |
| 2016 | 21 | #5,989 | 702 | #440 |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,624 | 871 | #370 |
| 2014 | 23 | #5,626 | 1,003 | #335 |
| 2013 | 17 | #7,039 | 1,111 | #309 |
| 2012 | 30 | #4,709 | 1,155 | #299 |
| 2011 | 29 | #4,807 | 1,212 | #289 |
| 2010 | 17 | #7,224 | 1,174 | #288 |
| 2009 | 31 | #4,679 | 1,375 | #253 |
| 2008 | 35 | #4,360 | 1,393 | #253 |
| 2007 | 42 | #3,786 | 1,315 | #265 |
| 2006 | 24 | #5,551 | 1,408 | #244 |
| 2005 | 29 | #4,582 | 1,202 | #279 |
| 2004 | 39 | #3,690 | 1,035 | #305 |
| 2003 | 25 | #4,944 | 922 | #321 |
| 2002 | 29 | #4,281 | 516 | #465 |
| 2001 | 35 | #3,704 | 330 | #598 |
| 2000 | 16 | #6,490 | 181 | #873 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,521 | 48 | #1,801 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,205 | 23 | #2,780 |
| 1985 | — | — | 28 | #2,019 |
| 1980 | — | — | 25 | #2,112 |
| 1975 | — | — | 15 | #2,637 |
| 1970 | — | — | 24 | #1,794 |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | 9 | #2,874 |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | 7 | #3,022 |
| 1945 | — | — | 13 | #1,926 |
| 1940 | — | — | 14 | #1,894 |
| 1935 | — | — | 13 | #2,029 |
| 1930 | — | — | 11 | #2,445 |
| 1925 | — | — | 17 | #1,935 |
| 1920 | — | — | 12 | #2,460 |
| 1915 | — | — | 14 | #1,968 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | 7 | #745 |
Famous people named Aden
- Aden Adde Politician · 1908–2007
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aden in 2025?
Aden ranked #1,008 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 224 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aden?
22,517 babies have been named Aden in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aden most popular?
Aden peaked in 2006, when 1,432 newborns received the name.
Is Aden a boy or girl name?
Aden is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aden rising or falling?
Aden is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Aden?
Well-known people named Aden include Aden Adde (politician).