Aeden
Aeden is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Little fire.
Origin and history
Aeden is a modern English spelling variant of the traditional Irish Gaelic name Aidan. Derived from the ancient name Aodhán, it carries the fiery etymological meaning of little fire. In the United States, it emerged alongside the popular late-1990s and 2000s trend of names ending in the '-den' sound.
Popularity in the United States
1,159 babies in the United States have been named Aeden since 1880. It ranks #3535 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1818.
States where it is most popular
- CA (32.3 %)
- TX (29.9 %)
- NY (9.6 %)
- FL (7.2 %)
- WA (5.5 %)
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 | 16 |
| 2000-2010 | 522 |
| 2010-2019 | 512 |
| 2020-2029 | 109 |
Fun facts
- The name originates as a diminutive form of the Old Irish name Aodh, who was the Celtic god of the underworld and fire.
- The 'ae' vowel combination gives the name a distinct, contemporary appearance while retaining its traditional pronunciation.