Aeyden
A modern name combining elements meaning "fire" and possibly "little fire".
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Aeyden. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aeyden today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aeyden births was 2012 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aeyden. 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 Aeyden. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
2012
8 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2015 SSA rank
#12,132
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Aeyden: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Aeyden 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 Aeyden during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 13 | 0 | 13 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Aeyden
The name Aeyden is a relatively modern invention, likely derived from the English name Aidan or Aden. It does not have a clear origin in any specific language or culture from antiquity.
The name Aidan itself is an anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic name Aodhán, which means "little fire" or "fiery one." This name can be traced back to the 7th century saint, Aidan of Lindisfarne, who was an Irish monk instrumental in restoring Christianity to Northumbria in England.
Aeyden, with its unique spelling, appears to be a more recent variation or creative respelling of the traditional Aidan/Aden. It likely emerged in the late 20th or early 21st century as parents sought unique and distinctive names for their children.
While there are no known historical references or ancient texts specifically mentioning the name Aeyden, some notable individuals throughout history have borne the name Aidan or its variants:
1. Aidan of Lindisfarne (d. 651), Irish monk and missionary, founder of the monastery on Lindisfarne.
2. Aidan of Ferns (d. 626), Irish saint and founder of the monastery of Ferns in County Wexford, Ireland.
3. Aidan Gillen (born 1968), Irish actor known for his roles in Game of Thrones and The Wire.
4. Aidan Quinn (born 1959), Irish-American actor known for films like Legends of the Fall and Practical Magic.
5. Aidan Turner (born 1983), Irish actor best known for his role in the TV series Poldark.
As a relatively modern name, Aeyden does not have a long historical record or documented use in ancient texts or scriptures. However, its roots in the traditional Irish name Aidan give it a connection to the rich cultural heritage of Ireland and the spread of Christianity in the British Isles.
People
Aeyden + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aeyden 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
Aeyden: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aeyden?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aeyden 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 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Aeyden a common name?
We classify Aeyden as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aeyden most popular?
The single biggest year for Aeyden was 2012, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aeyden is about 13 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 Aeyden in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aeyden a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aeyden 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 Aeyden still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aeyden 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 Aeyden 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 have Aeyden as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.