Aden
Aden is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Adornment, delight, or little fire.
Origin and history
Aden is a given name with roots in Hebrew, where it is related to the word meaning 'adornment' or 'delight'. It is often used as a modern spelling variant of the classic Irish name Aidan, which means 'little fire'. In the United States, Aden gained notable popularity in the early 2000s alongside the trend of 'aden'-ending names.
Popularity in the United States
21,854 babies in the United States have been named Aden since 1880. It ranks #796 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #766.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.1 %)
- TX (10.2 %)
- OH (6.1 %)
- FL (5.8 %)
- NY (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 12 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 96 |
| 1920-1930 | 131 |
| 1930-1940 | 104 |
| 1940-1950 | 97 |
| 1950-1960 | 83 |
| 1960-1970 | 99 |
| 1970-1980 | 172 |
| 1980-1990 | 184 |
| 1990-2000 | 544 |
| 2000-2010 | 9,677 |
| 2010-2019 | 8,809 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,835 |
Famous people named Aden
- Aden Young: Actor
- Aden Flint: Athlete, Soccer Player
Fun facts
- Aden functions both as an independent Hebrew-derived name meaning 'delight' and as a modern alternative spelling for the Gaelic name Aidan.
- Aden rose quickly in U.S. popularity during the 2000s, fitting into the broader trend of names ending in the 'den' sound.