Ayden
Ayden: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Ayden
- A male given name from Irish, a new American spelling variant of Aidan.
- A female given name.
How popular is Ayden?
Since 1880, 2,450 girls and 89,180 boys in the U.S. have been named Ayden (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1212 in 2008. Its highest rank for boys was #68 in 2012. In 2025 it ranked #257 for boys, with 1,365 babies given the name.
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Ayden FAQ
What does the name Ayden mean?
A male given name from Irish, a new American spelling variant of Aidan. A female given name.
What is the origin of the name Ayden?
Ayden is listed as a name of Irish origin.
How popular is the name Ayden?
Since 1880, 2,450 girls and 89,180 boys in the U.S. have been named Ayden (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1212 in 2008. Its highest rank for boys was #68 in 2012. In 2025 it ranked #257 for boys, with 1,365 babies given the name.
Is Ayden a boy or girl name?
Ayden is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 2,450 girls and 89,180 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.