Ayden
boy name#257 in 2025Ayden entered the US charts in 1990, peaked at #68 in 2012, ranks #257 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1990–2025
#257
rank today
#68
peak (2012)
1,343
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #3469 |
| 2000s | #242 |
| 2010s | #86 |
| 2020s | #183 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ayden has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 88,500 people named Ayden are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ayden is a kid of about 12 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ayden in 2025?
- Ayden ranks #257 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,343 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ayden most popular?
- Ayden peaked in 2012, reaching #68 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ayden with classmates?
- Ayden will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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