Aiden
Peaked at #9 nationally in 2010, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1970, Aiden has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Aiden — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1370
in 2007
Current rank
#5137
in 2024
Years tracked
34
1988–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1988, Aiden reached its peak popularity for girls in 2007, ranking #1370 nationally with 176 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #2922 (2014) to #5137 (2024) — a 43% drop.
As of 2024, Aiden ranks #5137 nationally for girls, with 25 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #5,137 | 25 |
| 2023 | #5,124 | 25 |
| 2022 | #3,467 | 45 |
| 2021 | #4,506 | 30 |
| 2020 | #3,178 | 49 |
| 2019 | #3,501 | 44 |
| 2018 | #3,918 | 37 |
| 2017 | #3,480 | 44 |
Aiden — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#9
in 2010
Current rank
#47
in 2024
Years tracked
47
1970–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1970, Aiden reached its peak popularity for boys in 2010, ranking #9 nationally with 15,546 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #14 (2014) to #47 (2024) — a 70% drop.
As of 2024, Aiden ranks #47 nationally for boys, with 6,243 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #47 | 6,243 |
| 2023 | #40 | 6,692 |
| 2022 | #29 | 7,835 |
| 2021 | #26 | 8,304 |
| 2020 | #24 | 8,613 |
| 2019 | #20 | 9,399 |
| 2018 | #19 | 10,058 |
| 2017 | #17 | 11,352 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Aiden most popular?
Aiden was most popular in 2010, when it ranked #9 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Aiden 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 Aiden?
At least 254,749 babies have been recorded with the name Aiden in the US since 1970, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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