Declining since 2007, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Adyn since 1999
Babies named Adyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 6 |
| 2000s | 69 | 695 |
| 2010s | 45 | 584 |
| 2020s | 0 | 139 |
Meaning & origin
Adyn is a modern respelling of the classic Irish name Aidan, which has been popular in the United States since the 1990s. According to Social Security data, Adyn was first recorded in 1999 and reached its peak in 2006, when it was at its highest rank in the 8,000s. Since 2007, its usage has been falling, though it remains a recognizable choice in the 2020s. In 2025, Adyn ranked 8,243, with an incidence of roughly 1 in every 189,786 boys. While Aidan and its spelling variants like Aiden have been top contenders, the 'yn' spelling aligns with a trend of names like Jayden and Brayden. Adyn has no strong association with any specific U.S. state, reflecting its broader national use.
Adyn is a modern respelling of Aidan, which is an anglicized form of the Irish name Aodhán, a diminutive of Aodh, meaning 'fire'. The name has been used in Ireland for centuries and gained popularity internationally in the late 20th century. The spelling Adyn likely emerged as a variation influenced by other 'y' names like Jayden and Brayden.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ace, Addy, Dyn
Sibling names for Adyn
Names that share Adyn's style, for a brother or sister.
