Aidan
Aidan: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈeɪdən/ · /ˈæɪ.dən/
Meaning and origin of Aidan
- A male given name from Irish.
- A female given name from Irish of modern usage.
Etymology
Anglicized from Irish Aodhán and Scottish Gaelic Aodhan, diminutives of Aodh (literally "fire", the name of a Celtic sun god).
How popular is Aidan?
Since 1880, 2,727 girls and 118,431 boys in the U.S. have been named Aidan (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1008 in 2003. Its highest rank for boys was #39 in 2003. In 2025 it ranked #326 for boys, with 1,051 babies given the name.
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Aidan FAQ
What does the name Aidan mean?
A male given name from Irish. A female given name from Irish of modern usage. Anglicized from Irish Aodhán and Scottish Gaelic Aodhan, diminutives of Aodh (literally "fire", the name of a Celtic sun god).
What is the origin of the name Aidan?
Aidan is listed as a name of Irish origin.
How popular is the name Aidan?
Since 1880, 2,727 girls and 118,431 boys in the U.S. have been named Aidan (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1008 in 2003. Its highest rank for boys was #39 in 2003. In 2025 it ranked #326 for boys, with 1,051 babies given the name.
Is Aidan a boy or girl name?
Aidan is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 2,727 girls and 118,431 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.