Aidan
Aidan is a girl's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Little fire.
Origin and history
Aidan is derived from the Irish Gaelic name Aodhán, a diminutive of Aodh, meaning 'little fire'. Historically given predominantly to boys, it has also seen light, modern usage for girls in the United States. It remains a recognizable modern classic with traditional Celtic roots.
Popularity in the United States
2,727 babies in the United States have been named Aidan since 1880. It ranks #3384 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2029.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.9 %)
- TX (10.4 %)
- NY (8 %)
- FL (6 %)
- PA (6 %)
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 | 13 |
| 1980-1990 | 130 |
| 1990-2000 | 612 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,613 |
| 2010-2019 | 287 |
| 2020-2029 | 72 |
Fun facts
- The name stems from Aodh, the name of a Celtic god of sun and fire.
- While historically male, Aidan gained occasional cross-gender appeal during the surge of '-den' ending names in the early 2000s.