Aitan
A masculine Arabic name meaning "gift" or "plentiful".
Name Census estimates that about 109 living Americans carry the first name Aitan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aitan today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aitan births was 2018 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aitan. 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
109
~ 1 in 3,144,535 Americans
Peak year
2018
10 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2023 SSA rank
#10,859
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Aitan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aitan 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 57 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
Aitan 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 Aitan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aitans live
Origin
Meaning and history of Aitan
The name Aitan is of uncertain origin, with various theories proposed about its linguistic roots and cultural significance. One possible derivation traces it back to the Greek word "aites," meaning "eagle" or "hawk," suggesting a connection to these majestic birds of prey. Another theory links it to the Sanskrit word "aitana," which translates to "immeasurable" or "infinite," imbuing the name with a sense of vastness and eternity.
In ancient Greek mythology, Aitan was the name of a giant who was said to have been slain by the god Apollo. This mythological reference lends an air of heroism and legend to the name. Additionally, some scholars have drawn connections between Aitan and the Etruscan deity Aitan, who was associated with the underworld and the afterlife, adding a mystical and enigmatic dimension to the name's origins.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Aitan can be found in historical documents from ancient Greece, where it was used as a personal name for both men and women. One of the earliest known individuals bearing this name was Aitan of Argos, a renowned athlete who competed in the ancient Olympic Games in the 5th century BCE.
Throughout history, several notable figures have carried the name Aitan. In the 12th century, Aitan of Salerno was an Italian philosopher and physician who made significant contributions to the field of medicine. His influential work, "De Aegritudinum Curatione" (On the Curing of Diseases), was widely studied and referenced in medieval Europe.
During the Renaissance period, Aitan Manetti (1423-1497) was an Italian humanist, scholar, and mathematician. He was known for his translations of ancient Greek texts and his work on the reform of the Julian calendar.
In the 19th century, Aitan Ivanovich Delvig (1798-1831) was a Russian poet and translator who was part of the Golden Age of Russian literature. His lyrical works and translations of English and French poetry were highly regarded during his time.
More recently, Aitan Goelman (1936-2009) was an Israeli diplomat and politician who served as the Director-General of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs and played a crucial role in peace negotiations between Israel and its neighboring countries.
While the name Aitan may have diverse linguistic and cultural roots, its enduring presence throughout history has imbued it with a rich tapestry of meanings, ranging from mythological significance to scholarly and artistic achievements.
People
Aitan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aitan 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
Aitan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aitan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 109 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aitan 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 3,144,535 US residents.
Is Aitan a common name?
We classify Aitan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 110 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aitan most popular?
The single biggest year for Aitan was 2018, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aitan 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 Aitan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aitan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aitan 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 Aitan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aitan 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 Aitan 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 Aitan?
Find out how many people share the name Aitan on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.