Aidan
boy name#326 in 2025Aidan entered the US charts in 1936, peaked at #39 in 2003, ranks #326 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1936–2025
#326
rank today
#39
peak (2003)
1,043
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3549 |
| 1950s | #3311 |
| 1960s | #2985 |
| 1970s | #2603 |
| 1980s | #1558 |
| 1990s | #444 |
| 2000s | #61 |
| 2010s | #173 |
| 2020s | #297 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Aidan has been most popular in CA, NY, TX.
Living bearers
About 117,000 people named Aidan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Aidan alive today was born around 2006, making them about 19 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Aidan in 2025?
- Aidan ranks #326 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,043 babies given the name.
- When was the name Aidan most popular?
- Aidan peaked in 2003, reaching #39 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Aidan with classmates?
- Aidan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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