Holding steady.
Popularity of Aidian since 1996
Babies named Aidian per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 115 |
| 2010s | 26 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Aidian is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1996, during a period when phonetic variations of traditional Irish names were gaining popularity. It has never cracked the top 1,000 names, but its peak year came in 2005, when it saw its highest usage. Since then, its use has remained stable but very low. The name likely draws from the Aidan family, with the common '-ian' ending adding a contemporary twist. Because it has never been recorded in top states, it remains a geographically scattered choice. Parents choosing Aidian are opting for a distinctive spelling that still echoes the familiar sound of Aidan.
Aidian first appeared in U.S. records in 1996. It may be a respelling or variation of the Irish name Aidan, which derives from the diminutive of Aodh, an old Celtic fire god. However, the spelling 'Aidian' is likely a modern invention, possibly formed by combining 'Aid-' with the popular suffix '-ian'.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Aidian
Names that share Aidian's style, for a brother or sister.
