Declining since 2011.
Popularity of Aidden since 2003
Babies named Aidden per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 127 |
| 2010s | 198 |
| 2020s | 15 |
Meaning & origin
The name Aidden is a modern respelling of Aidan, a name of Irish origin meaning 'little fire.' First recorded in the U.S. in 2003, Aidden saw its peak usage in 2011, corresponding with the rise of similar phonetic variants like Aiden and Ayden. Since 2011, its popularity has been declining, reflecting a broader shift away from creative spellings of traditional names. While the name has not appeared in the top 1000, its trajectory indicates it remains a niche choice. The spelling Aidden blends contemporary style with a classic foundation, though its exact meaning is tied to its predecessor.
Aidden is a modern spelling variant of the name Aidan, which itself is an anglicized form of the Irish name Aodhán, derived from Aodh meaning 'fire.' The spelling Aidden emerged in the early 2000s as part of a trend toward distinctive phonetic respellings of traditional names. It has been used primarily in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Addy, Denny
Sibling names for Aidden
Names that share Aidden's style, for a brother or sister.
