Aadin
A Scandinavian name derived from the Old Norse moniker "Haddingr".
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the first name Aadin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aadin today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aadin births was 2009 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aadin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
123
~ 1 in 2,786,621 Americans
Peak year
2009
25 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2017 SSA rank
#9,693
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Aadin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aadin from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 67 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aadin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Aadin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aadins live
Origin
Meaning and history of Aadin
The name Aadin has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, with roots tracing back to the early centuries of the Islamic era. It is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "Aadil," which means "just" or "equitable." This suggests that the name was likely given to individuals who were revered for their fairness and impartiality.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aadin can be found in historical Arabic texts from the 7th century CE. These texts often referred to prominent figures and scholars who embodied the virtues associated with the name, such as impartiality and a commitment to justice.
During the medieval period, the name Aadin gained prominence in the Islamic world, particularly in regions like the Middle East and North Africa. It was frequently bestowed upon religious scholars, jurists, and individuals who made significant contributions to the study and interpretation of Islamic law and jurisprudence.
In the 11th century, a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist named Aadin al-Baghdadi lived and taught in Baghdad, Iraq. He was widely respected for his extensive knowledge of Islamic law and his fair and balanced approach to legal rulings. His writings and teachings had a lasting impact on the development of Islamic jurisprudence.
Another notable figure who bore the name Aadin was Aadin al-Andalusi, a prominent mathematician and astronomer from the 12th century. Born in Andalusia, modern-day Spain, he made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy during the Golden Age of Islamic civilization.
In the 13th century, Aadin al-Quds was a revered Sufi mystic and spiritual leader who hailed from Jerusalem. He was known for his profound wisdom and teachings on the inner dimensions of the Islamic faith, and his influence extended far beyond the confines of his time and region.
During the Ottoman Empire, which spanned several centuries, the name Aadin was not uncommon among the ruling elite and scholar class. One notable figure was Aadin Pasha, a Grand Vizier (chief minister) who served under Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent in the 16th century.
While the name Aadin has its roots in the Arabic and Islamic traditions, it has transcended cultural and geographic boundaries over the centuries. Its enduring popularity can be attributed to the virtues and values it represents, such as justice, fairness, and a commitment to upholding moral principles.
People
Aadin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aadin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Aadin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aadin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 123 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aadin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,786,621 US residents.
Is Aadin a common name?
We classify Aadin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 124 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aadin most popular?
The single biggest year for Aadin was 2009, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aadin is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Aadin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aadin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aadin in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Aadin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aadin in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Aadin can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Aadin?
You can see how many people share the name Aadin on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.