The nameAden

Aden is a recent boy's name, rising in France since the 2010s.

Meaning

It is linked to Eden, Adn in Arabic, the Garden of Eden, or to Aidan.

Origin

Arabic or Irish, depending on the family.

History

First given in France in the early 1990s, Aden grew in the 2010s, peaked at the end of that decade and is still given today, mostly in the Île-de-France region.

Popularity of the name Aden

Aden in France

893rdmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2019peak year (105 births)
1,190babies named Aden in France since 1900
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Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Aden was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 610 births over the decade, 51% of all recorded babies named Aden. Its rise began around 2008, and it peaked in 2019. Half of all babies named Aden in France were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 76 births a year on average, against 94 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aden mean?

It is linked to Eden, Adn in Arabic, the Garden of Eden, or to Aidan.

What is the origin of the name Aden?

Arabic or Irish, depending on the family.

Is Aden a girl's or a boy's name?

Aden is a boy's name.