Aiden: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced AY-dun · 2 syllables
Aiden means “little fire”, from Irish.
A given name from Irish, variant of Aidan.
- Meaning
- little fire
- Origin
- Irish
- Pronunciation
- AY-dun
- US rank (2025)
- #62
- US babies a year
- about 6,962 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
How popular is Aiden?
Aiden was the #62 name in the US in 2025, given to 5,073 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 52% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #62 |
| England & Wales | #121 |
| Scotland | #110 |
| Northern Ireland | #231 |
| Ireland | #145 |
| France | #261 |
| Norway | #301 |
| Canada | #61 |
| Australia | #90 |
How old are people named Aiden?
Half of US adults named Aiden are older than 20; most are between 18 and 25. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Aiden
What does the name Aiden mean?
Aiden means “little fire”. It comes from Irish.
How do you pronounce Aiden?
Aiden is pronounced AY-dun.
How popular is the name Aiden?
Aiden was the #62 name in the US in 2025, given to 5,073 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 52% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Aiden?
Half of US adults named Aiden are older than 20. Most are between 18 and 25.