Aedan
Every Aedan since 1988 — 3,905 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aedan
Aedan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,659 in 2025 with 30 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1988, 3,905 American babies have been named Aedan. Its peak came in 2006, when 288 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 Aedan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aedan 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 | — | — | 30 | #3,659 |
| 2024 | — | — | 52 | #2,561 |
| 2023 | — | — | 36 | #3,295 |
| 2022 | — | — | 54 | #2,518 |
| 2021 | — | — | 49 | #2,625 |
| 2020 | — | — | 77 | #1,911 |
| 2019 | — | — | 95 | #1,678 |
| 2018 | — | — | 114 | #1,506 |
| 2017 | — | — | 144 | #1,264 |
| 2016 | — | — | 162 | #1,175 |
| 2015 | — | — | 168 | #1,132 |
| 2014 | — | — | 171 | #1,118 |
| 2013 | — | — | 166 | #1,107 |
| 2012 | — | — | 165 | #1,115 |
| 2011 | — | — | 184 | #1,031 |
| 2010 | — | — | 235 | #886 |
| 2009 | — | — | 261 | #831 |
| 2008 | 8 | #12,602 | 265 | #827 |
| 2007 | 5 | #17,694 | 283 | #774 |
| 2006 | 10 | #10,628 | 278 | #759 |
| 2005 | 5 | #16,525 | 207 | #879 |
| 2004 | 5 | #16,152 | 129 | #1,191 |
| 2003 | 5 | #15,826 | 110 | #1,282 |
| 2002 | 5 | #15,482 | 102 | #1,305 |
| 2001 | — | — | 82 | #1,481 |
| 2000 | — | — | 61 | #1,782 |
| 1995 | — | — | 14 | #4,285 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aedan in 2025?
Aedan ranked #3,659 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 30 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aedan?
3,905 babies have been named Aedan in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aedan most popular?
Aedan peaked in 2006, when 288 newborns received the name.
Is Aedan a boy or girl name?
Aedan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aedan rising or falling?
Aedan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.