Aiden
Aiden is an anglicized form of the Irish name Aodhán, meaning "little fire" or "fiery one," derived from Aodh, the Celtic god of sun and fire. The name carries connotations of warmth, passion, and brightness.
Current Popularity
#47 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Multiple spelling variations exist (Aidan, Ayden, Aden)
- •Very popular in the 2000s-2010s, so common in current generation
- •Easy to pronounce and spell in English-speaking countries
- •Part of the "-aden" name trend but has authentic Irish roots
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Aidan Quinn
Actor
Aidan Gillen
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Aidan Turner
Actor (Poldark)
Statistics
252,629
Total births since 1880
2009
Peak year
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