Aidenmatthew
Fire warrior; brave soldier.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Aidenmatthew. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aidenmatthew today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aidenmatthew births was 2011 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aidenmatthew. 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 Aidenmatthew. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2011
5 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2011 SSA rank
#12,337
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Aidenmatthew: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Aidenmatthew 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 Aidenmatthew 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Aidenmatthew
The given name Aidenmatthew is a modern combination of two distinct names with ancient roots. The first part, Aiden, is derived from the Irish Gaelic name Aodh, which means "fire" or "fiery." This name has its origins in Celtic mythology and was commonly used among the ancient Irish and Scottish Gaels.
The second part, Matthew, is a biblical name derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, which means "gift of God." This name is found in the New Testament, where it refers to one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. The name Matthew has been popular among Christians since the early days of the faith.
While the combined name Aidenmatthew is a modern invention, its individual components have a rich history. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aiden is in the 7th century, when it was borne by the Irish king Áedán mac Gabráin (574-609). Another notable bearer of the name was the Irish monk and saint St. Aidan of Lindisfarne (d. 651), who played a significant role in spreading Christianity in Northumbria, England.
The name Matthew, on the other hand, has a long and well-documented history in biblical and Christian tradition. One of the most famous bearers of this name was the apostle Matthew, also known as Levi, who wrote one of the four canonical gospels of the New Testament. Another notable Matthew was the early Christian martyr St. Matthew the Evangelist (d. 83 AD), who is venerated as a saint in various Christian traditions.
In the Middle Ages, the name Matthew remained popular among Christians, particularly in Europe. Notable bearers include the Italian Renaissance painter Matteo di Giovanni (c. 1430-1495) and the English reformer and martyr Matthew Parker (1504-1575), who was the Archbishop of Canterbury during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
The name Aidenmatthew itself is a modern invention, likely created by combining the two names to create a unique and distinctive given name. While there are no recorded instances of historical figures bearing this exact name, its components have a rich and varied heritage spanning ancient Celtic and Christian traditions.
People
Aidenmatthew + last name combinations
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FAQ
Aidenmatthew: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aidenmatthew?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aidenmatthew 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Aidenmatthew a common name?
We classify Aidenmatthew as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aidenmatthew most popular?
The single biggest year for Aidenmatthew was 2011, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aidenmatthew is about 15 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 Aidenmatthew in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aidenmatthew a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aidenmatthew 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 Aidenmatthew still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aidenmatthew 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 Aidenmatthew 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 named Aidenmatthew?
Find out how many Americans are named Aidenmatthew on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.