Aidenn
A variant of the English name Aiden meaning "fiery" or "tiny little fire".
Name Census estimates that about 192 living Americans carry the first name Aidenn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aidenn today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aidenn births was 2011 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aidenn. 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
192
~ 1 in 1,785,179 Americans
Peak year
2011
24 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2020 SSA rank
#12,084
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Aidenn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aidenn from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 144 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aidenn 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 Aidenn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aidenns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Aidenn
The name Aidenn originated from the Irish Gaelic language and has its roots in the ancient Celtic culture. It is derived from the Gaelic word "Aodh," which means "fire" or "bravery." The name gained popularity in Ireland during the Middle Ages, particularly among the Irish clans and noble families.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Aidenn can be found in the Annals of Ulster, an ancient chronicle that documented events in medieval Ireland. The annals mention an Irish warrior named Aidenn mac Conchobair, who lived in the 12th century and fought in battles against the Anglo-Norman invaders.
Throughout history, the name Aidenn has been associated with several notable figures. In the 16th century, Aidenn Ó Dónaill was a renowned Irish chieftain and leader of the Cenél Conaill dynasty in Ulster. He played a significant role in the Nine Years' War against English forces in Ireland.
In the literary realm, Aidenn MacAodha was a 17th-century Irish poet and member of the prestigious bardic family of Munster. His works, written in the Gaelic tradition, celebrated the exploits of Irish heroes and praised the beauty of the Irish landscape.
Moving forward in time, Aidenn O'Rourke was an influential Irish politician and member of the British Parliament in the late 18th century. He advocated for Catholic emancipation and the rights of Irish tenants during a period of significant political unrest in Ireland.
Another notable figure with the name Aidenn was Aidenn MacLochlainn, a 20th-century Irish language scholar and activist. He dedicated his life to preserving and promoting the Irish Gaelic language, contributing to the revival of the language's use in education and literature.
While the name Aidenn has its roots in the ancient Celtic culture of Ireland, it has gained popularity in various parts of the world, particularly in English-speaking countries. However, its historical significance and connection to Irish heritage remain strong, making it a name with a rich cultural background.
People
Aidenn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aidenn 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
Aidenn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aidenn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 192 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aidenn 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 1,785,179 US residents.
Is Aidenn a common name?
We classify Aidenn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 194 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aidenn most popular?
The single biggest year for Aidenn was 2011, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aidenn is about 14 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 Aidenn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aidenn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aidenn 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 Aidenn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aidenn 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 Aidenn 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 share the name Aidenn?
Find out how many Americans are named Aidenn on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.