Aeiden
A variant spelling of the name Aidan, meaning "little fire" of Irish origin.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Aeiden. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aeiden today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aeiden births was 2006 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aeiden. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Aeiden. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2006
5 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2010 SSA rank
#12,276
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Aeiden: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aeiden from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 5 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
Aeiden 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 Aeiden during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aeiden
The name Aeiden is believed to have its origins in the ancient Greek language, dating back to around the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Greek word "aeidein," which means "to sing" or "to chant." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were renowned for their musical talents or involvement in lyrical performances.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aeiden can be found in the works of the ancient Greek playwright Aristophanes. In his play "The Frogs," there is a character named Aeiden, who is described as a skilled singer and performer. This reference provides insight into the cultural significance of the name during that era.
Throughout the centuries, the name Aeiden has been associated with several notable figures. In the 3rd century BCE, there was a Greek poet and grammarian named Aeiden of Samos, who is credited with writing a work on mythology and cultural traditions. Unfortunately, little is known about his life beyond his literary contributions.
During the Byzantine era, around the 6th century CE, there was a scholar and philosopher named Aeiden of Alexandria. He was renowned for his expertise in the fields of mathematics and astronomy, and his writings on these subjects were highly influential during that period.
In the 12th century, there was an Italian monk named Aeiden of Viterbo, who is known for his historical writings and chronicles. His work, "Pantheon," which documented the lives of various popes and emperors, is considered a valuable resource for understanding the medieval period.
Another notable figure with the name Aeiden was a 16th-century German composer and organist, Aeiden Hülsmeyer. He was renowned for his contributions to the development of sacred music and his compositions for the organ, which were widely performed in churches across Germany.
It is worth noting that while the name Aeiden has a rich history and cultural significance, it has remained relatively uncommon compared to other names of Greek origin. This rarity may be due to the specific meaning and associations attached to the name, which could have made it less appealing for general use.
People
Aeiden + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aeiden 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
Aeiden: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aeiden?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aeiden 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Aeiden a common name?
We classify Aeiden as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aeiden most popular?
The single biggest year for Aeiden was 2006, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aeiden is about 18 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 Aeiden in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aeiden a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aeiden 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 Aeiden still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aeiden 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 Aeiden 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 common is the name Aeiden?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.