Declining since 2014, #6,143 for boys today.
Popularity of Aayden since 2003
Babies named Aayden per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 259 |
| 2010s | 1,320 |
| 2020s | 136 |
Meaning & origin
Aayden is a modern respelling of the classic Aidan, reflecting a broader trend of personalized name spellings that gained traction in the early 2000s. First recorded in 2003, its usage quickly rose, peaking in 2014 before entering a decline. With a rank of 6,143 in 2023 and a relatively low frequency of about 1 in 122,005 boys, Aayden remains a distinctive choice. Its trajectory shows a steady fall since its peak, aligning with the waning popularity of similar trendy spellings. While not associated with top states, the name embodies a contemporary American naming style that values phonetic creativity.
Aayden is a modern respelling of Aidan, itself an anglicized form of the Irish name Aodhán, a diminutive of Aodh meaning 'fire.' The spelling with double 'a' emerged in the early 2000s as part of a trend of unique phonetic variations, particularly in the United States.
“Aayden” around the world
Where Aayden lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aay, Denny
Sibling names for Aayden
Names that share Aayden's style, for a brother or sister.
