Aidan
Name of an Irish saint, Anglicized from Irish Aodhán and Scottish Gaelic Aodhan, diminutives of Aodh (literally "fire", the name of a Celtic sun god).
Every Aidan since 1936 — 121,158 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aidan
Aidan is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #326 in 2025 with 1,043 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1936, 121,158 American babies have been named Aidan. Its peak came in 2003, when 10,296 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 Aidan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aidan 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 | 8 | #10,953 | 1,043 | #326 |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,202 | 1,098 | #312 |
| 2023 | — | — | 1,113 | #300 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,075 | 1,161 | #296 |
| 2021 | 21 | #5,752 | 1,209 | #286 |
| 2020 | 25 | #5,008 | 1,331 | #261 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,352 | 1,544 | #243 |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,420 | 1,571 | #242 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,051 | 1,735 | #221 |
| 2016 | 20 | #6,191 | 2,118 | #191 |
| 2015 | 24 | #5,468 | 2,265 | #185 |
| 2014 | 21 | #5,995 | 2,280 | #187 |
| 2013 | 28 | #4,890 | 2,676 | #146 |
| 2012 | 42 | #3,712 | 3,225 | #116 |
| 2011 | 53 | #3,132 | 3,721 | #107 |
| 2010 | 49 | #3,309 | 4,311 | #94 |
| 2009 | 81 | #2,376 | 5,811 | #72 |
| 2008 | 121 | #1,800 | 7,709 | #59 |
| 2007 | 127 | #1,713 | 8,426 | #54 |
| 2006 | 169 | #1,365 | 10,035 | #44 |
| 2005 | 156 | #1,378 | 9,759 | #43 |
| 2004 | 200 | #1,140 | 9,824 | #40 |
| 2003 | 229 | #1,008 | 10,067 | #39 |
| 2002 | 191 | #1,104 | 6,954 | #60 |
| 2001 | 194 | #1,090 | 4,632 | #86 |
| 2000 | 145 | #1,310 | 3,296 | #114 |
| 1995 | 88 | #1,669 | 973 | #282 |
| 1990 | 16 | #5,551 | 134 | #890 |
| 1985 | 13 | #5,352 | 54 | #1,304 |
| 1980 | 11 | #5,918 | 28 | #1,965 |
| 1975 | — | — | 20 | #2,205 |
| 1970 | — | — | 14 | #2,509 |
| 1965 | — | — | 7 | #3,248 |
| 1960 | — | — | 8 | #3,079 |
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Famous people named Aidan
- Aidan Gillen Actor · b. 1968
- Aidan Quinn Actor · b. 1959
- Aidan of Lindisfarne Religious figure · 600–651
- Aidan Turner Actor · b. 1983
- Aidan Gallagher Actor · b. 2003
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aidan mean?
Name of an Irish saint, Anglicized from Irish Aodhán and Scottish Gaelic Aodhan, diminutives of Aodh (literally "fire", the name of a Celtic sun god).
How popular is the name Aidan in 2025?
Aidan ranked #326 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,043 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aidan?
121,158 babies have been named Aidan in the United States since 1936, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aidan most popular?
Aidan peaked in 2003, when 10,296 newborns received the name.
Is Aidan a boy or girl name?
Aidan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aidan rising or falling?
Aidan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Aidan?
Well-known people named Aidan include Aidan Gillen (actor), Aidan Quinn (actor), Aidan of Lindisfarne (religious figure).