Aodhan
Meaninglittle fire · Irish
- US rank
- #6,143
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,636 in 2004
14 babies were named Aodhan in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,924 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1990–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 121,951 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Aodhan, 14 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Aodhan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAodhan first shows up in US birth records in 1990, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 35 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2004, when it reached #3,636.
- Then vs nowAodhan is 2.0× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 243,902 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 121,951.
- TrendAodhan has climbed 1,924 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,143. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Irish, Aodhan means “little fire”.
About the name Aodhan
Aodhan is a boy name of Irish origin meaning “little fire”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-han”. US birth records list Aodhan for boys from 1990 to 2025, in 30 of those 36 years. Its best year was 2004, when it ranked #3,636 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,143, with 14 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.1 | 480,769 boys |
| 2000s | 6.5 | 154,083 boys |
| 2010s | 5.0 | 199,203 boys |
| 2020s | 5.1 | 195,440 boys |
More Irish boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Ryan · little king
- Boy name: Dominic · of the Lord
Questions about the name Aodhan
What does the name Aodhan mean?
Aodhan means “little fire” in Irish.
What is the origin of the name Aodhan?
Aodhan has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Aodhan a boy or girl name?
Aodhan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Aodhan?
Aodhan ranked #6,143 for US boys in 2025, given to 14 babies. Its best year was 2004 (#3,636).