Aydann
A masculine name of Gaelic origin meaning "little fire" or "fiery".
Name Census estimates that about 17 living Americans carry the first name Aydann. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aydann today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aydann births was 2011 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aydann. 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 Aydann. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
17
~ 1 in 20,162,020 Americans
Peak year
2011
6 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2016 SSA rank
#10,884
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Aydann: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Aydann 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 Aydann 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 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Aydann
The name Aydann is of Arabic origin, derived from the Arabic word "aidan," which means "to return" or "to come back." It is believed to have originated in the Middle East during the medieval period.
The earliest recorded use of the name Aydann can be traced back to the 7th century, when it was mentioned in ancient Arabic manuscripts and literature. During this time, the name was often associated with the concept of homecoming or return, reflecting the nomadic lifestyle of many Arab tribes.
One of the most notable historical figures who bore the name Aydann was Aydann ibn al-Husayn, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in Baghdad during the 9th century. His works, which focused on themes of love, spirituality, and the beauty of nature, have been widely celebrated and studied by scholars throughout the centuries.
Another prominent individual with the name Aydann was Aydann al-Qadiri, a 12th-century Sufi mystic and philosopher from Persia. He is known for his contributions to the development of Sufism and his teachings on the spiritual path towards enlightenment.
In the 14th century, Aydann ibn Abi al-Izz was a revered Islamic scholar and jurist who made significant contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence. His interpretations of Islamic law and legal principles have been widely studied and referenced by legal scholars throughout the ages.
Aydann al-Bukhari, a 15th-century historian and author from Bukhara (present-day Uzbekistan), is renowned for his extensive chronicles of the Timurid dynasty. His detailed accounts of the lives and reigns of the Timurid rulers have served as invaluable historical sources for researchers and scholars.
In the 18th century, Aydann al-Jaza'iri was a prominent Algerian scholar and reformist who advocated for educational and social reforms within the Ottoman Empire. His ideas and writings played a significant role in shaping the intellectual discourse of the time.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who bore the name Aydann throughout history, highlighting its rich cultural and historical significance within the Arabic-speaking world.
People
Aydann + last name combinations
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FAQ
Aydann: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aydann?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 17 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aydann 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 20,162,020 US residents.
Is Aydann a common name?
We classify Aydann as "Very Rare". It ranks above 37.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 17 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aydann most popular?
The single biggest year for Aydann was 2011, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aydann 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 Aydann in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aydann a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aydann 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 Aydann still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aydann 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 Aydann 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 Americans are named Aydann?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Aydann at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.