Aydan
A Gaelic variation of Aidan, meaning "little fire" or "fiery".
Name Census estimates that about 6,433 living Americans carry the first name Aydan. It is a predominantly male name (93.1% of registrations). The average person named Aydan today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aydan births was 2008 (495 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aydan. 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
- • Aydan is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 16 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
6.4K
~ 1 in 53,281 Americans
Peak year
2008
495 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,607
Tracked since 1993
Gender
Gender distribution for Aydan
Aydan leans heavily male at 93.1% of total registrations, but 448 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Aydan as a male name
- Ranked #1,607 in 2024
- 106 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2008 (454 births)
Aydan as a female name
- Ranked #15,585 in 2021
- 5 female births in 2021
- Peak: 2008 (41 births)
Popularity
Aydan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aydan from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 3,117 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aydan 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 Aydan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aydans live
The SSA's state-level files cover 42 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Aydan, while Oregon, Montana, Idaho recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 112 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aydan
The name Aydan is believed to have originated from the Turkish language, with its roots dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Turkish word "aydin," which means "enlightened" or "bright." The name was primarily used in the Anatolian region of Turkey, where it gained popularity among the Ottoman Empire.
During the Ottoman period, the name Aydan was associated with intellectuals and scholars who pursued knowledge and enlightenment. It was often given to children with the hope that they would grow up to be wise and knowledgeable individuals. Some historical records suggest that the name was also used by Sufi mystics, who sought spiritual enlightenment through their practices.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aydan can be found in the 14th-century Ottoman chronicles, where it was mentioned as the name of a renowned scholar and poet. However, details about this individual's life and works have been lost to history.
Throughout the centuries, several notable figures have borne the name Aydan. One such person was Aydan Baş, a Turkish painter and ceramist who lived from 1908 to 1976. She is renowned for her contributions to the revival of traditional Turkish ceramic art and her unique style that blended Eastern and Western influences.
Another prominent individual with the name Aydan was Aydan Şener, a Turkish actress and singer born in 1946. She gained widespread popularity for her roles in numerous Turkish films and television series, as well as her successful music career spanning several decades.
In the field of literature, Aydan Gökçin (1950-2008) was a celebrated Turkish novelist and playwright. Her works often explored themes of identity, feminism, and societal issues, earning her critical acclaim and numerous literary awards.
Aydan Özsoy, born in 1962, is a renowned Turkish architect and urban planner. She has been recognized for her innovative and sustainable architectural designs, as well as her contributions to urban development and preservation projects in Turkey.
Lastly, Aydan Ömeroğlu (1949-2020) was a prominent Turkish journalist and writer. She was known for her fearless reporting and her commitment to uncovering corruption and advocating for human rights. Her work had a significant impact on Turkish society and inspired many young journalists.
While these are just a few examples, the name Aydan has been carried by numerous individuals throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of Turkey and beyond.
People
Aydan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aydan 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
Aydan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aydan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6,433 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aydan 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 53,281 US residents.
Is Aydan a common name?
We classify Aydan as "Rare". It ranks above 97% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6,497 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aydan most popular?
The single biggest year for Aydan was 2008, when 495 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aydan is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Aydan a male name?
Yes, 93.1% of people registered as Aydan 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.
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.