Aidan: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced AY-dun · 2 syllables
Aidan means “little fire”, from Irish.
Name of an Irish saint, Anglicized from Irish Aodhan and Scottish Gaelic Aodhan, diminutives of Aodh (literally "fire", the name of a Celtic sun god).
- Meaning
- little fire
- Origin
- Irish
- Pronunciation
- AY-dun
- US rank (2025)
- #326
- US babies a year
- about 1,134 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2000
How popular is Aidan?
Aidan was the #326 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,051 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 60% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #326 |
| England & Wales | #189 |
| Scotland | #104 |
| Northern Ireland | #77 |
| Ireland | #85 |
| Canada | #269 |
| Australia | #600 |
How old are people named Aidan?
Half of US adults named Aidan are older than 22; most are between 18 and 30. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Aidan
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Aidan have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
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Questions about Aidan
What does the name Aidan mean?
Aidan means “little fire”. It comes from Irish.
How do you pronounce Aidan?
Aidan is pronounced AY-dun.
How popular is the name Aidan?
Aidan was the #326 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,051 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 60% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
How old are people named Aidan?
Half of US adults named Aidan are older than 22. Most are between 18 and 30.