Ayden Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationAY-den / /ˈeɪ.dən/Irish; English
Meaning
Irish: fiery; English: little fire
Historical & Cultural Background
In Irish culture, the name Ayden is derived from 'Aodhán', a diminutive of 'Aodh', meaning 'fire'. In English usage, it has been adopted as a modern variant of Aidan, which also carries the meaning of 'little fire'.
Trend Summary
The name Ayden has seen a rise in popularity in recent years.
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Variants
- Aidan
- Aiden
- Aydan
International Variants
- Aodhán (Irish)
- Aiden (English)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ayden was first seen in the United States in 1990. Ayden has ranked as high as #99 nationally, which occurred in 2012, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, New York, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Ayden has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ayden (2024)
State | Births | Share |
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CA | 192 | |
TX | 190 | |
FL | 144 | |
NY | 126 | |
GA | 69 | |
NC | 65 | |
IL | 63 | |
PA | 62 | |
OH | 45 | |
VA | 45 | |
MI | 38 | |
MA | 38 | |
TN | 37 | |
LA | 37 | |
MO | 35 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1990 | 5 |
1991 | 7 |
1993 | 12 |
1994 | 17 |
1995 | 33 |
1996 | 39 |
1997 | 63 |
1998 | 120 |
1999 | 149 |
2000 | 268 |
2001 | 452 |
2002 | 863 |
2003 | 1,830 |
2004 | 2,183 |
2005 | 2,722 |
2006 | 3,596 |
2007 | 4,324 |
2008 | 5,058 |
2009 | 4,998 |
2010 | 5,143 |
2011 | 6,128 |
2012 | 6,233 |
2013 | 6,083 |
2014 | 5,630 |
2015 | 4,890 |
2016 | 4,506 |
2017 | 3,961 |
2018 | 3,684 |
2019 | 3,363 |
2020 | 3,020 |
2021 | 2,639 |
2022 | 2,195 |
2023 | 1,909 |
2024 | 1,678 |