Aedan
Meaninglittle fire · Irish form of Aidan
- US rank
- #3,658
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #759 in 2006
30 babies were named Aedan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,747 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1988–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Aedan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 56,818 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Aedan, 30 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Aedan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAedan first shows up in US birth records in 1988, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 37 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2006, when it ranked #759. Today it's #3,658, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendAedan has slipped 1,747 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,658. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningAedan is an Irish form of Aidan, which means “little fire”.
About the name Aedan
Aedan is a boy name of Celtic origin meaning “little fire”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-dan”. US birth records list Aedan for boys from 1988 to 2025, in 36 of those 38 years. Its best year was 2006, when it ranked #759 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,658, with 30 babies.
Origin:Celtic names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.3 | 769,231 boys |
| 1990s | 9.2 | 108,225 boys |
| 2000s | 88 | 11,321 boys |
| 2010s | 85 | 11,769 boys |
| 2020s | 29 | 34,823 boys |
More Celtic boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
Questions about the name Aedan
What does the name Aedan mean?
Aedan means “little fire” in Irish, as a form of Aidan.
What is the origin of the name Aedan?
Aedan has Celtic roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Owen, Logan, Rowan.
Is Aedan a boy or girl name?
Aedan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Aedan?
Aedan ranked #3,658 for US boys in 2025, given to 30 babies. Its best year was 2006 (#759).