Ayden Boy

Popularity: #245 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AY-den //ˈeɪ.dən//

Origin: Irish; English

Meaning: Irish: fiery; English: little fire

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Ayden has its roots in the Irish name Aodhán, which is a diminutive form of Aodh, meaning 'fire' or 'fiery'. Aodh itself is derived from the Old Irish word 'aith', which also relates to fire.

This name has been used in various forms across different cultures, with Aodhán being a common name in Ireland since the early medieval period. The name made its way into English through the Anglicization of Irish names, particularly during the 19th century, when many Irish emigrants brought their names to English-speaking countries.

Historically, Aodhán was borne by several saints, notably Saint Aodhán of Ferns, who lived in the 6th century and is recognized in the Irish Catholic tradition. His influence helped to cement the name's significance within Irish culture.

The name has also appeared in various historical texts and genealogies, reflecting its longstanding presence in Irish heritage. The transition of Aodhán to Ayden likely occurred as names were adapted to fit English phonetics and spelling conventions, particularly during the 20th century.

Culturally, the name Ayden and its variants have been associated with warmth and passion due to its meaning related to fire. This elemental association has contributed to the name's appeal in various narratives and folklore, where fire often symbolizes transformation and vitality.

The name's enduring presence in literature and its connection to historical figures have helped maintain its resonance across generations, making it a name rich with cultural significance.

Famous people named Ayden

In this section, you will find notable people named Ayden. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Ayden who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Ayden Mayeri is an actress best known for The Good Place, Love, and The Morning Show.

Ayden O'Rourke is a musician best known for his work with the band The Brothers Comatose.

Sibling suggestions

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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 #101 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)

The name Ayden is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Ayden was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Ayden.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 1,365 1,343 22
2024 1,716 1,684 32
2023 1,935 1,912 23
2022 2,235 2,198 37
2021 2,693 2,642 51
2020 3,061 3,025 36
2019 3,401 3,367 34
2018 3,732 3,685 47
2017 4,012 3,964 48
2016 4,563 4,506 57
2015 4,964 4,891 73
2014 5,712 5,632 80
2013 6,185 6,084 101
2012 6,349 6,234 115
2011 6,273 6,129 144
2010 5,307 5,144 163
2009 5,173 4,998 175
2008 5,268 5,058 210
2007 4,501 4,325 176
2006 3,744 3,596 148
2005 2,877 2,722 155
2004 2,311 2,183 128
2003 1,953 1,830 123
2002 955 863 92
2001 507 452 55
2000 309 268 41
1999 179 149 30
1998 144 120 24
1997 78 63 15
1996 45 39 6
1995 33 33 0
1994 26 17 9
1993 12 12 0
1991 7 7 0
1990 5 5 0

Top States for Ayden (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 192
12%
TX 190
11%
FL 144
9%
NY 126
8%
GA 69
4%
NC 65
4%
NJ 63
4%
IL 63
4%
PA 62
4%
VA 45
3%
OH 45
3%
MA 38
2%
MI 38
2%
LA 37
2%
TN 37
2%
MO 35
2%
AZ 31
2%
MD 29
2%
IN 28
2%
WA 23
1%
MN 23
1%
MS 22
1%
AL 22
1%
AR 19
1%
SC 18
1%
CO 17
1%
NV 17
1%
KY 16
1%
OR 14
1%
NM 14
1%
OK 13
1%
WI 13
1%
WV 13
1%
IA 13
1%
CT 12
1%
KS 11
1%
DE 9
1%
RI 9
1%
ID 7
0%
ND 6
0%
NE 6
0%
UT 6
0%
HI 5
0%