Aiken
- US rank
- #7,194
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,869 in 1921
11 babies were named Aiken in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,496 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1920–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Aiken you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 156,250 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Aiken, 11 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Aiken would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAiken first shows up in US birth records in 1920, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 105 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1921, when it reached #3,869.
- TrendAiken has slipped 2,496 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,194. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Aiken
Aiken is a boy name of English origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-ken”. US birth records list Aiken for boys from 1920 to 2025, in 27 of those 106 years. Its best year was 1921, when it ranked #3,869 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,194, with 11 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 1.0 | 990,099 boys |
| 1990s | 0.3 | 3,846,154 boys |
| 2000s | 4.0 | 248,139 boys |
| 2010s | 10 | 98,619 boys |
| 2020s | 6.8 | 146,341 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Aiken
What is the origin of the name Aiken?
Aiken has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Aiken a boy or girl name?
Aiken is a boy name.
How popular is the name Aiken?
Aiken ranked #7,194 for US boys in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 1921 (#3,869).