Aayden
Aayden is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Little fire.
Origin and history
Aayden is a modern American spelling variant of the traditional Irish name Aidan. It derives from the Old Irish name Aodhán, which means 'little fire'. The doubled 'a' spelling emerged during the widespread popularity of Aiden variants in the United States during the early 2000s.
Popularity in the United States
1,715 babies in the United States have been named Aayden since 1880. It ranks #3073 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1791.
States where it is most popular
- TX (22.9 %)
- CA (19.7 %)
- FL (11.8 %)
- NY (7.1 %)
- GA (4.3 %)
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 | 259 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,320 |
| 2020-2029 | 136 |
Fun facts
- Aayden arose as part of a trend in the United States toward unique phonetic variations of the popular name Aiden.
- The root name Aodh belonged to the ancient Celtic god of sun and fire.