Noah Boy
NOH-uh
“rest, comfort” · Hebrew
#2
Aiden
BoyIrish· “little fire”
- Meaning
- little fire
- Origin
- Irish
- Pronunciation
- AY-duhn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #62
- US babies 2025
- 5,046
- Best rank
- #9 (2010)
- Peak year
- 2009
Meaning and origin of Aiden
Aiden is an Irish name that means “little fire”.
Aiden is an anglicized spelling of the Irish Aodhán, a diminutive of Aodh, meaning "fire". Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, an Irish monk, founded a monastery on that island off northeast England in the seventh century and helped spread Christianity among the Northumbrians. For most of its history Aidan was a quiet Irish name, but the spelling Aiden caught on in the United States in the late twentieth century and grew into a favorite, along with rhyming names such as Brayden and Jayden. It is short, soft and easy to say. The traditional spelling Aidan remains in use, and Aodhán is the original Irish form.
Popularity over time
Aiden first appears in US Social Security records in 1970. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 31 different years, starting in 1995. Its best national rank was #9 in 2010, and the most babies received it in 2009, when 16,030 were named Aiden. In 2025, 5,046 babies were named Aiden, and it ranked #62 nationally. That is 63% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #324 in 2000, #9 in 2010, and #62 in 2025. Of the 257,765 US boys named Aiden since records began, 50% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 83,554 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Jayden, Gabriel, Landon, Brayden, and Adrian.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Aiden ranked highest in District of Columbia, Mississippi, and Maryland.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | #30 | 21 |
| Mississippi | #31 | 54 |
| Maryland | #35 | 117 |
| Delaware | #35 | 20 |
| New Jersey | #39 | 192 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 99% of US babies named Aiden over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Aiden is usually pronounced AY-duhn, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-en”.
Middle names for Aiden
A few middle names that flow with Aiden: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Aiden
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aiden mean?
Aiden is an Irish name that means “little fire”.
What is the origin of the name Aiden?
Aiden has Irish roots. Aiden is an anglicized spelling of the Irish Aodhán, a diminutive of Aodh, meaning "fire".
Is Aiden a popular name?
Yes. Aiden ranked #62 in the US in 2025, which makes it one of the 100 most popular names.
Is Aiden a boy or girl name?
Aiden is mainly a boy's name. About 99% of US babies named Aiden over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Aiden?
Aiden is usually pronounced AY-duhn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings