Aedan
Aedan is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Little fire.
Origin and history
Aedan is a variant spelling of the traditional Gaelic name Aodhán, which is a diminutive of Aodh. The name historically signifies 'little fire' in Old Irish mythology and early Christian traditions. In the contemporary United States, it is utilized as an alternative spelling of Aidan.
Popularity in the United States
3,862 babies in the United States have been named Aedan since 1880. It ranks #2048 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1629.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.1 %)
- TX (12.2 %)
- NY (9.4 %)
- FL (8 %)
- PA (5.9 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 177 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,778 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,604 |
| 2020-2029 | 298 |
Nicknames
Dan
Fun facts
- The name derives from the ancient Irish deity name Aodh, which means fire.
- Aedan represents a modern anglicized spelling that closely reflects the early Gaelic form Aodhán.