The nameAydan

Aydan is a recent boy's name, widely given in France in the 2010s.

Meaning

It is linked to the Irish Aidan, "little fire", or to the Turkish ay, "moon".

Origin

Twofold, Irish and Turkish.

History

First found in France in the mid 1990s, Aydan peaked in the late 2010s, notably in Île-de-France. It is still given today.

Popularity of the name Aydan

Aydan in France

749thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2018peak year (190 births)
2,180babies named Aydan in France since 1900
095190 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Aydan was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,400 births over the decade, 64% of all recorded babies named Aydan. Its rise began around 2006, and it peaked in 2018. Half of all babies named Aydan in France were born before 2016, 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 159 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aydan mean?

It is linked to the Irish Aidan, "little fire", or to the Turkish ay, "moon".

What is the origin of the name Aydan?

Twofold, Irish and Turkish.

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

Aydan is a boy's name.