Aiden
Irish boy's name meaning “little fire”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Irish
- Meaning
- little fire
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- US rank (2023)
- #40
- Born in 2023
- 6,692
Meaning & origin
Aiden (Aidan) comes from the Irish Aodhan, a diminutive of Aodh, meaning 'little fire'. Saint Aidan helped bring Christianity to northern England.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Aiden ranked #40 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 6,692 US boys were given the name Aiden.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #12 in 2013
“Unranked” means Aiden was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Variants
Aidan, Ayden
Aiden: frequently asked questions
What does the name Aiden mean?
Aiden is a Irish name meaning "little fire". Aiden (Aidan) comes from the Irish Aodhan, a diminutive of Aodh, meaning 'little fire'. Saint Aidan helped bring Christianity to northern England.
Where does the name Aiden come from?
Aiden is of Irish origin. Aiden (Aidan) comes from the Irish Aodhan, a diminutive of Aodh, meaning 'little fire'. Saint Aidan helped bring Christianity to northern England.
Is Aiden a boy or a girl name?
Aiden is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Aiden?
In 2023, 6,692 US boys were given the name Aiden.
Is Aiden a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Aiden ranked #40 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.