Aaden
Aaden is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Little fire.
Origin and history
Aaden is a modern spelling variant of the traditional Irish name Aidan. Derived from the Gaelic name Aodhán, it carries the meaning of 'little fire'. In the United States, it gained visibility in the late 2000s alongside the popular trend of creative 'Aiden' spellings.
Popularity in the United States
5,074 babies in the United States have been named Aaden since 1880. It ranks #1714 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1778.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.5 %)
- TX (12.5 %)
- FL (6.8 %)
- NY (6.1 %)
- IL (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,535 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,390 |
| 2020-2029 | 149 |
Fun facts
- Aaden is an alternative double-'a' spelling of the classic Irish name Aidan.
- The spelling spiked in American usage in 2009 after being featured in popular reality television.