Aidan
5 countries#326 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Aidan was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
121,158 births recorded 1936–2025 · currently #326 · peaked in 2003 with 10,296 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Illinois, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
22,560 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #116 · peaked in 2004 with 1,291 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
16,181 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #188 · peaked in 2004 with 901 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
5,076 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #125 · peaked in 2004 with 332 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,566 births recorded 1994–2022 · currently #1501 · peaked in 2008 with 143 births
Most common in: Paris, Hauts-de-Seine, Loire-Atlantique, Bouches-du-Rhône, Seine-Maritime
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
1,303 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #95 · peaked in 2011 with 73 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Aidan’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #44 | — |
| 2007 | #54 | ↓10 |
| 2008 | #59 | ↓5 |
| 2009 | #72 | ↓13 |
| 2010 | #94 | ↓22 |
| 2011 | #107 | ↓13 |
| 2012 | #116 | ↓9 |
| 2013 | #146 | ↓30 |
| 2014 | #187 | ↓41 |
| 2015 | #185 | ↑2 |
| 2016 | #191 | ↓6 |
| 2017 | #221 | ↓30 |
| 2018 | #242 | ↓21 |
| 2019 | #243 | ↓1 |
| 2020 | #261 | ↓18 |
| 2021 | #286 | ↓25 |
| 2022 | #296 | ↓10 |
| 2023 | #300 | ↓4 |
| 2024 | #312 | ↓12 |
| 2025 | #326 | ↓14 |
Frequently asked questions about Aidan
Is Aidan a popular name?
Yes — Aidan currently ranks #326 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Aidan more common for boys or girls?
Aidan is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Aidan most popular?
Aidan peaked in 2003 in United States, with 10,296 recorded births that year.
Is Aidan rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Aidan’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3549 in 1936 to #326 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Aidan?
At least 145,284 babies have been recorded with the name Aidan across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Aidan popular in more than one country?
Yes — Aidan appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Aidan?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Aidan include Zane, Niko, Dariel, Kaden.
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