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Aidan is a masculine name used in Irish and English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Anglicized form of Aodhán. In the latter part of the 20th century it became popular in America due to its sound, since it shares a sound with such names as Braden and Hayden." It ranked #326 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, anglicized form of Aodhán. In the latter part of the 20th century it became popular in America due to its sound, since it shares a sound with such names as Braden and Hayden. The entry lists its usage as Irish, English (Modern).
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Aidan ranked #326 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #326 | ssa-2025 |
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Names that Behind the Name files under the same origin (Irish) and that sit near Aidan in the 2025 American rankings.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aidan mean?
Behind the Name does not give Aidan a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: anglicized form of Aodhán.
Is Aidan a popular name?
Aidan ranked #326 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Aidan a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Aidan appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Aidan — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
