Ayden Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Ayden is an Irish name meaning 'fire', evolved from the historical forms Aodh and Aodhán. It gained modern popularity in the late 20th century and is often associated with warmth and charisma. There is no biblical relevance.

The name Ayden is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South 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 consistently rising. From 2020-2022, Ayden has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too rising for male in South, stalled for female in South, too rising for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Ayden' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5770th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 143rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 104th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 20974th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1765th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3154th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ayden' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ayden"

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Pronunciation

/ˈeɪdən/

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Origin

Irish

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Etymology

The name Ayden is derived from the Irish name Aodhán, which is a diminutive form of the name Aodh, meaning 'fire'.

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Meaning

fire

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Language Evolution

Aodh, Aodhán, Ayden

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Historical Usage

Ayden gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a modern variant of traditional Irish names.

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Variants & Derivatives

Aidan, Aiden, Aydan

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Ayden is perceived as a trendy and modern name, often associated with warmth and charisma.

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Famous People

Ayden Mayeri, Ayden Kuhlman

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ayden"

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 "Ayden"

"Ayden" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 5770th of 16616 113
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 143rd of 24088 44,130
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 104th of 23106 43,558
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 20974th of 27321 15
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 1765th of 35406 1,794
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 3154th of 30306 619

Regional Popularity of "Ayden" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - 50.70%
3203rd/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
3.16%
145th/4582
2.73%
141st/5164
1.79%
131st/7313
2.41%
180th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
3.29%
131st/3984
2.47%
111th/4487
1.23%
84th/6822
1.93%
121st/6276

Regional Popularity of "Ayden" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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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)
46.27%
2120th/4582
55.17%
2849th/5164
19.72%
1442nd/7313
27.35%
2041st/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
100.00%
3984th/3984
100.00%
4487th/4487
41.84%
2854th/6822
49.81%
3126th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Ayden"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Ayden" 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.