Ajaden
A modern invented name, potentially combining elements meaning "strength" and "born of fire".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Ajaden. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ajaden today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ajaden births was 2011 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ajaden. 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 Ajaden. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2011
6 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2011 SSA rank
#10,847
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Ajaden: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ajaden 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 Ajaden 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 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ajaden
The name Ajaden is a relatively modern invention, with no clear evidence of its origin or use prior to the late 20th century. It appears to be a combination of the names Aidan and Jaden, both of which have deeper roots in history.
Aidan is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic word "Aodh," meaning "fire." It gained popularity through the veneration of St. Aidan, an Irish monk who brought Christianity to Northumbria in the 7th century. Some notable historical figures named Aidan include Aidan of Lindisfarne (c. 590-651), an Irish monk and missionary, and Aidan Gillen (born 1968), an Irish actor known for his roles in "Game of Thrones" and "The Wire."
Jaden, on the other hand, is a modern variation of the name Jaiden, which is derived from the Hebrew name "Jadon" or "Yadin," meaning "thankful" or "God has judged." While the name Jaden is relatively new, it may have been inspired by the biblical character Jaden, who was a Levite during the reign of King David in the Old Testament.
Despite the lack of a clear historical origin for the name Ajaden, it has gained some popularity in recent years, possibly due to its unique combination of sounds and its association with the names Aidan and Jaden. Notable individuals with the first name Ajaden include Ajaden Wilson, a young American actor known for his role in the film "The Haunting of Bly Manor" (2020).
It is worth noting that while the name Ajaden may not have a rich historical background, it is still a valid and meaningful choice for parents seeking a unique and modern name for their child. As with many modern names, its significance and legacy will be shaped by the individuals who bear it in the years to come.
People
Ajaden + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ajaden 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
Ajaden: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ajaden?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ajaden 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Ajaden a common name?
We classify Ajaden as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ajaden most popular?
The single biggest year for Ajaden was 2011, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ajaden 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 Ajaden in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ajaden a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ajaden 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 Ajaden still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ajaden 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 Ajaden 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 called Ajaden?
You can see how many Americans are named Ajaden on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.