Rising since 2007, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Aladdin since 1980
Babies named Aladdin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 74 |
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 69 |
| 2020s | 85 |
Meaning & origin
Aladdin entered U.S. baby name records in 1980, but its popularity surged after the 1992 Disney animated film, reaching a peak rank of 8910 in 1993, when it was given to approximately 1 in 213,510 boys. The name has been steadily rising since 2007, indicating sustained interest. Despite its Arabic origins and centuries-old literary roots, Aladdin remains a rare choice in the United States, with no recorded use in any state's top 100. Its modern appeal is largely tied to the beloved fictional character, yet the name carries authentic cultural heritage from the Arabic-speaking world.
The name Aladdin is derived from the Arabic 'Ala' al-Din, composed of 'ala' (nobility, excellence) and 'din' (faith, religion), thus meaning 'nobility of faith' or 'excellence of religion.' The name is best known from the character in the collection of Middle Eastern folk tales 'One Thousand and One Nights' (Arabian Nights), where Aladdin is a young man who finds a magic lamp. Despite the tales' medieval origins, the name saw only sporadic use in the English-speaking world until the 1992 Disney animated film popularized it as a given name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Al, Addy
Variants: Ala ad-Din, Ala al-Din
Sibling names for Aladdin
Names that share Aladdin's style, for a brother or sister.
