Aydon
Aydon is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Hay valley or little fire.
Origin and history
Aydon is a masculine given name of English and Celtic origin, often considered a spelling variant of Aidan or Arden. It is also associated with Aydon Castle in Northumberland, England, derived from Old English meaning 'hay valley'. In the United States, it operates as a modern alternative spelling within the popular Aidan name family.
Popularity in the United States
698 babies in the United States have been named Aydon since 1880. It ranks #3978 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1866.
States where it is most popular
- TX (60.9 %)
- OH (14.9 %)
- FL (6.9 %)
- AL (5.7 %)
- IN (5.7 %)
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 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 285 |
| 2010-2019 | 347 |
| 2020-2029 | 61 |
Nicknames
Don
Fun facts
- Aydon Castle in Northumberland, England, is a fortified manor house dating back to the late 13th century.
- It gained traction in the U.S. as part of the broader popularity surge of '-aden' ending names like Aidan, Hayden, and Jayden.