Aidan
Peaked at #39 nationally in 2003, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1936, Aidan has been recorded 2% of the time for girls and 98% of the time for boys.
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Aidan — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1006
in 2003
Current rank
#12162
in 2024
Years tracked
46
1973–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1973, Aidan reached its peak popularity for girls in 2003, ranking #1006 nationally with 229 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #5994 (2014) to #12162 (2024) — a 51% drop.
As of 2024, Aidan ranks #12162 nationally for girls, with 7 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #12,162 | 7 |
| 2022 | #9,071 | 11 |
| 2021 | #5,749 | 21 |
| 2020 | #5,005 | 25 |
| 2019 | #7,350 | 15 |
| 2018 | #7,413 | 15 |
| 2017 | #6,049 | 20 |
| 2016 | #6,191 | 20 |
Aidan — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#39
in 2003
Current rank
#312
in 2024
Years tracked
67
1936–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1936, Aidan reached its peak popularity for boys in 2003, ranking #39 nationally with 10,067 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #187 (2014) to #312 (2024) — a 40% drop.
As of 2024, Aidan ranks #312 nationally for boys, with 1,092 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #312 | 1,092 |
| 2023 | #300 | 1,113 |
| 2022 | #296 | 1,160 |
| 2021 | #286 | 1,208 |
| 2020 | #261 | 1,328 |
| 2019 | #243 | 1,543 |
| 2018 | #242 | 1,571 |
| 2017 | #221 | 1,734 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Aidan most popular?
Aidan was most popular in 2003, when it ranked #39 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Aidan becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Aidan?
At least 120,089 babies have been recorded with the name Aidan in the US since 1936, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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