Aidan
a(i)-dan
US Popularity:581
Origin:Gaelic
Meaning:Little fire, born of fire
Aidan is a gender-neutral name of Celtic origins that is sure to ignite baby’s spirit. Coming from the Irish name Aodhán and Welsh name Aeddan, this name translates to “born of fire” or “little fire.” Fire is such a vital element of life, as it provides warmth and clears the path for regrowth, giving baby plenty of inspiration. Aidan is also a wonderful choice for mythology lovers, since it comes from Aodh, the old Celtic god of the sun. If you can sense that baby is going to have a blazing personality, the name Aidan is sure to teach them to keep their fire burning.
Famous People Named Aidan
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Aidan GallagherTV Actor
- Aidan QuinnActor
- Aidan TurnerActor
Aidan Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Aidan is currently #824 on The Bump
Boy:Aidan is currently #613 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Aidan is currently #452 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Aidan is currently #581 in U.S. births
Boy:Aidan is currently #574 in U.S. births
Girl:Aidan is currently #15816 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#15816
in 2022
- 5612
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 329
Behind the Name, Aidan, January 2022
Behind the Name, Aodhán, Janurary 2022
Name Doctor, Aidan
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