The nameAidan
Aidan is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "little fire". The name of an Irish monk who evangelised northern England, it was popular in the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Irish
- Feast day
Meaning
Aidan comes from the Irish Aodhán, a diminutive of Aodh, "fire".
Origin
Irish. Saint Aidan founded the monastery of Lindisfarne, off the coast of Northumberland, in 635.
History
Aidan reached the American top 40 in the 2000s, along with the spelling Aiden. The actor Aidan Turner is a famous bearer.
Famous people named Aidan
- Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne
- Aidan Turner, actor
- Aidan Quinn, actor
- Aidan Gillen, actor
Popularity of the name Aidan
Aidan in the United States
Aidan was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 78,124 births over the decade, 65% of all recorded babies named Aidan. Its rise began around 1995, and it peaked in 2003. Half of all babies named Aidan in the United States were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 1,193 births a year on average, against 1,864 in the five years before.
Aidan in the United Kingdom
Aidan was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 11,324 births over the decade, 52% of all recorded babies named Aidan. Half of all babies named Aidan in the United Kingdom were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 284 births a year on average, against 453 in the five years before.
Aidan in Ireland
Aidan in France
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Aidan
Names from the same generation as Aidan, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aidan mean?
Aidan comes from the Irish Aodhán, a diminutive of Aodh, "fire".
What is the origin of the name Aidan?
Irish. Saint Aidan founded the monastery of Lindisfarne, off the coast of Northumberland, in 635.
Is Aidan a girl's or a boy's name?
Aidan is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Aidan?
In 2024, Aidan was the 312th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 1,092 births.
What are the variants of the name Aidan?
Variants and related names of Aidan include Aedan and Ayden.
What are good sibling names for Aidan?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Angelina, Brianna, Vanessa and Daniela for a sister, Bryan, Jaden, Brian and Kevin for a brother.
Who are famous people named Aidan?
Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne; Aidan Turner, actor; Aidan Quinn, actor; Aidan Gillen, actor.