Aidan
Aidan is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic name Aodhán, meaning 'little fire' or 'fiery one.' It has ancient Celtic roots and was borne by several early Irish saints, most notably Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne in the 7th century.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 1,021. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 3,721
- 2012: 3,225
- 2013: 2,676
- 2014: 2,280
- 2015: 2,265
- 2016: 2,118
- 2017: 1,735
- 2018: 1,571
- 2019: 1,544
- 2020: 1,331
- 2021: 1,209
- 2022: 1,161
- 2023: 1,113
- 2024: 1,098
- 2025: 1,043
- 2026 (projected): 1,021
Good to Know
- •Multiple spelling variations exist (Aiden, Ayden, Aden)
- •Easy to pronounce in most languages
- •Strong historical and religious significance
- •Works well in both formal and casual settings
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Aidan Quinn
Actor
Aidan Gillen
Actor (Game of Thrones)
Aidan Turner
Actor (Poldark)
Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne
7th-century Irish missionary
Statistics
118,431
Total births since 1880
2003
Peak year
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