Aidan Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated June 7, 2024
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Fact: The name was popularized by St. Aidan of Lindisfarne, a 7th-century monk.

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A Deep Dive

Aidan Overview

Meaning

Little fire

Gender

Boy

Origin

Irish

Etymology

Derived from the Old Irish name Áedán, meaning “little fire.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈeɪdən/

Popularity

Aidan is popular in many English-speaking countries and has gained international recognition. Recently, Aidan has been ranked in the top 250 names in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

2 (Cooperative, Adaptable, Considerate)

Name Styles

Classic, Religious and Spiritual, Cool

Associated Traits

Energetic, friendly, passionate, creative

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne is an important figure, known for spreading Christianity in Northumbria.

Name Day

August 31st
A Deep Dive

Aidan Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Aidan, Aiden, Aydan, Ayden, Aedan, Aydin, Adan, Aydan, Aydyn, Edan, Edon, Aayden

Common Nicknames

Dan, Danny

Diminutives

Aid, Dane, Adi

Famous People

  • Aidan Quinn
    (Irish-American Actor)
  • Aidan Turner
    (Irish Actor)
  • Aidan Gillen
    (Irish Actor)
  • Aidan Gallagher
    (American Actor)
  • Aidan McArdle
    (Irish Actor)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Aidan Shaw
    ("Sex and the City," TV Series)
  • Aidan Waite
    ("Being Human," TV Series)
  • Aidan
    ("The Ring," Film)
  • Aidan Lucas
    ("Ghost Whisperer," TV Series)
  • Aidan Keller
    ("The Ring Two," Film)

Places

  • St. Aidan's
    (County Durham, England)
  • Aidanfield
    (Christchurch, New Zealand)
  • Aidanville
    (South Africa)

What Is the Meaning of Aidan?

Aidan means “little fire” in Irish. People named Aidan are often seen as passionate and energetic, with a lively and warm personality.

What Is the Origin of The Name Aidan?

Aidan originates from Ireland and comes from the old Irish name Aodhán, which means “little fire.” It has been used in Irish history and folklore, often associated with Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, a revered monk and missionary.

Aidan Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Aidan in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2862021#2962022#3002023
Top 3 Rankings#392003#402004#432005

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Aidan

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023300
(-4 from 2022)
1111
(-48 from 2022)
0.06067
2022296
(-10 from 2021)
1159
(-49 from 2021)
0.06188
2021286
(-25 from 2020)
1208
(-120 from 2020)
0.06447
2020261
(-18 from 2019)
1328
(-215 from 2019)
0.07180
2019243
(-1 from 2018)
1543
(-25 from 2018)
0.08029
2018242
(-21 from 2017)
1568
(-166 from 2017)
0.08067
2017221
(-30 from 2016)
1734
(-380 from 2016)
0.08761
2016191
(-6 from 2015)
2114
(-151 from 2015)
0.10436
2015185
(+2 from 2014)
2265
(-14 from 2014)
0.11079
2014187
(-41 from 2013)
2279
(-396 from 2013)
0.11121
2013146
(-30 from 2012)
2675
(-548 from 2012)
0.13238
2012116
(-9 from 2011)
3223
(-495 from 2011)
0.15883
2011107
(-13 from 2010)
3718
(-591 from 2010)
0.18303
201094
(-22 from 2009)
4309
(-1499 from 2009)
0.20974
200972
(-13 from 2008)
5808
(-1900 from 2008)
0.27384
200859
(-5 from 2007)
7708
(-717 from 2007)
0.35351
200754
(-10 from 2006)
8425
(-1610 from 2006)
0.38035
200644
(-1 from 2005)
10035
(+276 from 2005)
0.45772
200543
(-3 from 2004)
9759
(-64 from 2004)
0.45874
200440
(-1 from 2003)
9823
(-244 from 2003)
0.46481
200339
(+21 from 2002)
10067
(+3113 from 2002)
0.47912
200260
(+26 from 2001)
6954
(+2322 from 2001)
0.33649
200186
(+28 from 2000)
4632
(+1336 from 2000)
0.22394
2000114
(+52 from 1999)
3296
(+1083 from 1999)
0.15783
1999166
(+30 from 1998)
2213
(+510 from 1998)
0.10853
1998196
(+26 from 1997)
1703
(+322 from 1997)
0.08399
1997222
(+37 from 1996)
1381
(+288 from 1996)
0.06913
1996259
(+23 from 1995)
1093
(+120 from 1995)
0.05455
1995282
(+158 from 1994)
973
(+456 from 1994)
0.04838
1994440
(+117 from 1993)
517
(+185 from 1993)
0.02536
1993557
(+73 from 1992)
332
(+63 from 1992)
0.01607
1992630
(+167 from 1991)
269
(+102 from 1991)
0.01281
1991797
(+93 from 1990)
167
(+33 from 1990)
0.00788
1990890
(+294 from 1989)
134
(+53 from 1989)
0.00623
19891184
(+242 from 1988)
81
(+27 from 1988)
0.00386
19881426
(-27 from 1987)
54
(+2 from 1987)
0.00270
19871399
(-281 from 1986)
52
(-19 from 1986)
0.00267
19861118
(+186 from 1985)
71
(+17 from 1985)
0.00369
19851304
(+386 from 1984)
54
(+20 from 1984)
0.00281
19841690
(+215 from 1983)
34
(+6 from 1983)
0.00181
19831905
(+24 from 1982)
28
No change from 1982
0.00150
19821929
(-268 from 1981)
28
(-7 from 1981)
0.00148
19811661
(+304 from 1980)
35
(+7 from 1980)
0.00188
19801965
(+345 from 1979)
28
(+7 from 1979)
0.00151
19792310
(-592 from 1978)
21
(-10 from 1978)
0.00117
19781718
(+837 from 1977)
31
(+14 from 1977)
0.00181
19772555
(-623 from 1976)
17
(-8 from 1976)
0.00099
19761932
(+273 from 1975)
25
(+5 from 1975)
0.00153
19752205
(+594 from 1974)
20
(+7 from 1974)
0.00123
19742799
(-394 from 1973)
13
(-3 from 1973)
0.00080
19732405
(+587 from 1972)
16
(+5 from 1972)
0.00099
19722992
(+1381 from 1971)
11
(+5 from 1971)
0.00066
19714373
(-1860 from 1970)
6
(-8 from 1970)
0.00033
19702513
(-99 from 1969)
14
(+1 from 1969)
0.00073
19692414
(+161 from 1968)
13
(+2 from 1968)
0.00071
19682575
(+187 from 1967)
11
(+2 from 1967)
0.00062
19672762
(-297 from 1966)
9
(-2 from 1966)
0.00051
19662465
(+778 from 1965)
11
(+4 from 1965)
0.00061
19653243
(+792 from 1964)
7
(+2 from 1964)
0.00037
19644035
(-732 from 1962)
5
(-2 from 1962)
0.00025
19630
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19623303
(-224 from 1960)
7
(-1 from 1960)
0.00033
19610
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19603079
(-262 from 1959)
8
(-1 from 1959)
0.00037
19592817
(+460 from 1958)
9
(+2 from 1958)
0.00042
19583277
(+276 from 1957)
7
(+1 from 1957)
0.00032
19573553
(-4 from 1936)
6
(+1 from 1936)
0.00027
19560
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19550
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19540
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19530
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19520
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19510
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19500
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19490
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19480
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19470
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19460
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19450
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19440
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19430
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19420
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19410
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19400
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19390
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19380
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19370
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19363549
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00047
19350
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19340
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19330
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19320
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19260
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19240
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19230
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19220
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19210
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Aidan

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2642021#2742022#2422023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1792021#2202022#1632023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#3502021#3502022#4682023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2432021#2862022#2402023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#3302021#2442022#2822023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#3212021#3002022#3372023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#1512021#1392022#1402023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#1812021#1932022#2302023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#3682021#3552022#3582023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#3802021#2622022#1822023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1652021#2102022#2702023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#3682021#3602022#3852023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#2312021#2582022#3132023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#2962021#3202022#3132023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2812021#2222022#2822023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#3122021#2702022#3142023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2332021#2562022#3852023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#4572021#3192022#5112023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#4672021#3832022#6132023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#3012021#3382022#2392023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#3792021#4252022#4142023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3242021#2342022#1662023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#4162021#4702022#4032023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2252021#4772022#3642023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#3812021#4482022#5382023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2432021#3182022#4652023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#3662021#3902022#6382023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3972021#4252022#4592023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#3612021#3522022#4282023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#4152021#3592022#5012023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#4412021#6162022#4792023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#4062020#3362021#3292023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2942021#4282022#2672023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1212020#1472021#1892022

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1262021#1862022#2002023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2932020#3572022#2892023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3302021#3892022#4302023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2852018#3822019#4352022

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#4522020#3152021#5352022

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1882016#1942020#2262023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1402021#2042022#1582023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2722018#3052019#2282020

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3892019#2312020#3562022

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1832019#2332022#2092023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1042016#2082017#2012020

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1792012#2222014#1332015

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2182016#2212019#2222020

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1032011#672012#1242013

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1322012#1912016#2442017

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1492012#1722013#2212015

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#142006#522007#512009

Popularity Rankings for Aidan in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#872006#682008#572010

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#592010#852011#872012

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#702021#912022#1082023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#732021#732022#882023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#1072021#1072022#1182023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#1542019#1892020#1882021

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1622021#1762022#2052023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2022021#2052022#1912023

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#2742021#2312022#2562023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#3252020#3572021#4012022

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#3292021

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#4742018#5982019#3702020

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#4222013#4592014#4852017

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#4742019#5512020#6682021

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#7112022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Aidan a Name for Boys or Girls?

Aidan is mainly a boy’s name. Its strong historical and cultural roots make it predominantly used for boys, though it is occasionally used for girls as well.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Aidan

Aidan in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Aidan Quinn (Actor, born 1959): An Irish-American actor known for his roles in films like "Legends of the Fall" and the TV series "Elementary."
  • Aidan Turner (Actor, born 1983): An Irish actor famous for his roles in "The Hobbit" trilogy and the TV series "Poldark."
  • Aidan Gillen (Actor, born 1968): An Irish actor known for his roles as Petyr Baelish in "Game of Thrones" and Tommy Carcetti in "The Wire."
  • Aidan Gallagher (Actor, born 2003): An American actor best known for his role as Number Five in the Netflix series "The Umbrella Academy."
  • Aidan McArdle (Actor, born 1970): An Irish actor known for his work in both film and theater, including roles in "Ella Enchanted" and "Mr. Selfridge."
  • Aidan Chambers (Author, born 1934): An English author known for his young adult literature, including the "Dance Sequence" series.
  • Aidan O’Brien (Horse Trainer, born 1969): An Irish horse racing trainer who has trained many champion thoroughbreds.
  • Aidan Nichols (Theologian, born 1948): A British theologian and a Dominican friar known for his scholarly works on Catholic theology.
  • Aidan Shaw ("Sex and the City," 1998 TV Series): A furniture designer who has a significant romantic relationship with Carrie Bradshaw.
  • Aidan Waite ("Being Human," 2011 TV Series): A vampire trying to live a normal life while dealing with his supernatural nature.
  • Aidan ("The Ring," 2002 Film): The young boy who discovers the cursed videotape and experiences its terrifying effects.
  • Aidan Lucas ("Ghost Whisperer," 2008 TV Series): The son of the main character, Melinda Gordon, who inherits his mother's ability to see and communicate with ghosts.
  • Aidan Keller ("The Ring Two," 2005 Film): The child protagonist who is haunted by the spirit of Samara.
  • Aidan Bloom ("Wish I Was Here," 2014 Film): A struggling actor who reevaluates his life and family relationships.
  • Aidan O'Malley ("Revenge," 2011 TV Series): A former British MI6 agent who becomes romantically involved with the main character, Emily Thorne.
  • Aidan ("Aidan," 2012 Novel): A novel by author Ian McEwan exploring complex human emotions and relationships.
  • Aidan Mathis ("Revenge," 2011 TV Series): A significant character who plays a crucial role in Emily Thorne's quest for revenge.
  • St. Aidan's (County Durham, England): A village known for its historic church and scenic rural landscape.
  • Aidanfield (Christchurch, New Zealand): A suburb in Christchurch, noted for its family-friendly environment and modern amenities.
  • Aidanville (South Africa): A residential area in the Mpumalanga province, known for its peaceful community and proximity to nature reserves.

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