Aidyn Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Aidyn is a modern name derived from the Irish Aodhán, which means 'fire'. It has evolved through historical forms like Aidan and is currently popular in English-speaking countries. Aidyn is often seen as a trendy and unique choice, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Aidyn is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Aidyn has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Aidyn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1070th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1327th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3772nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6723rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Aidyn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Aidyn"
Pronunciation
/ˈeɪdɪn/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Aidyn is a modern variation of the name Aidan, which has roots in the Irish name Aodhán, derived from 'Aodh', meaning 'fire'.
Meaning
fire
Language Evolution
Aodhán (Old Irish), Aidan (Middle English), Aidyn (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Aidyn gained popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, especially in English-speaking countries, as a trendy alternative to traditional names.
Variants & Derivatives
Aidan, Aiden, Aydan, Ayden
Modern Popularity & Image
The name Aidyn is perceived as modern and trendy, often associated with creativity and uniqueness.
Famous People
Aidyn McCarthy (American football player), Aidyn O'Connor (Irish musician)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Aidyn"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Aidyn"
"Aidyn" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1070th of 24088 | 2,524 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1327th of 23106 | 1,673 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3772nd of 35406 | 605 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 6723rd of 30306 | 212 |
Regional Popularity of "Aidyn" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
20.08% 920th/4582 |
22.25% 1149th/5164 |
13.92% 1018th/7313 |
15.03% 1122nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
30.30% 1207th/3984 |
41.88% 1879th/4487 |
18.50% 1262nd/6822 |
24.06% 1510th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Aidyn" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
94.98% 4352nd/4582 |
- |
52.78% 3860th/7313 |
67.55% 5041st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Aidyn"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Aidyn" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.