Akaiden
A fictional name blending Japanese elements "aka" and "den".
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Akaiden. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Akaiden today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Akaiden births was 2019 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Akaiden. 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 Akaiden. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
2019
8 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2019 SSA rank
#8,915
Tracked since 2019
Popularity
Akaiden: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Akaiden 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 Akaiden 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 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Akaiden
The name Akaiden is believed to have its origins in ancient Japanese culture, dating back to the 8th century AD. It is thought to be derived from the combination of two distinct Japanese words: "aka," meaning "red," and "iden," meaning "legacy" or "inheritance." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals of noble or influential lineages, whose family lines were considered as prestigious and enduring as the vibrant red color.
During the Nara period (710-794 AD), when Japanese culture was heavily influenced by Chinese literary and philosophical traditions, the name Akaiden may have been used to denote individuals with a strong connection to the spiritual or intellectual realms. Some scholars speculate that it could have been employed as a moniker for scholars, poets, or those pursuing enlightenment through the study of ancient texts.
While no definitive historical references to individuals bearing the name Akaiden have been found in ancient Japanese chronicles or religious scriptures, there are a few notable figures who have carried this name throughout history. One of the earliest recorded instances is Akaiden Takahiro (1145-1227), a renowned samurai warrior and military strategist who served under the Minamoto clan during the late Heian and early Kamakura periods.
Another notable bearer of the name was Akaiden Masako (1564-1645), a skilled ceramicist and artisan who was renowned for her exquisite porcelain creations during the Azuchi-Momoyama period. Her works were highly prized by the nobility and are now considered treasures of Japanese cultural heritage.
In the Edo period (1603-1868), Akaiden Yoshitoki (1719-1793) was a celebrated playwright and literary figure, whose kabuki plays and poetic works were widely acclaimed for their vivid storytelling and exploration of human emotions.
During the Meiji Restoration (1868-1912), Akaiden Takeshi (1848-1920) was a prominent politician and statesman who played a crucial role in the modernization and westernization of Japan. He served as a diplomat and advocated for educational reforms that helped shape the country's future.
More recently, Akaiden Hiroshi (1926-2001) was a renowned architect and urban planner who was instrumental in the reconstruction and redevelopment of Japanese cities after World War II. His innovative designs and city planning strategies aimed to create harmonious and sustainable urban environments that blended traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern functionality.
People
Akaiden + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Akaiden 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
Akaiden: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Akaiden?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Akaiden 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 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Akaiden a common name?
We classify Akaiden as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 8 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Akaiden most popular?
The single biggest year for Akaiden was 2019, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Akaiden is about 7 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 Akaiden in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Akaiden a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Akaiden 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 Akaiden still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Akaiden 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 Akaiden 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 Akaiden?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Akaiden at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.