Aydan
Meaninglittle fire · English form of Aidan
- US rank
- #1,852
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #570 in 2008
85 babies were named Aydan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 517 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1993–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Aydan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 20,080 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Aydan, 85 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Aydan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAydan first shows up in US birth records in 1993, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 32 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2008, when it ranked #570. Today it's #1,852, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendAydan has slipped 517 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,852. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedAydan is most popular in Colorado, where it ranks #849, followed by Indiana (#949). It's in the top 1,000 in 2 states.
- MeaningAydan is an English form of Aidan, which means “little fire”. Our records link it to English and Irish roots.
About the name Aydan
Aydan is a boy name of English and Irish origin meaning “little fire”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-dan”. US birth records list Aydan for boys from 1993 to 2025, in 33 of those 33 years. Its best year was 2008, when it ranked #570 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,852, with 85 babies.
Origin:English namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9.7 | 103,550 boys |
| 2000s | 140 | 7,137 boys |
| 2010s | 130 | 7,715 boys |
| 2020s | 71 | 14,124 boys |
Other spellings of Aydan
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 Aydan
What does the name Aydan mean?
Aydan means “little fire” in English, as a form of Aidan.
What is the origin of the name Aydan?
Aydan has English, Irish roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Aydan a boy or girl name?
Aydan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Aydan?
Aydan ranked #1,852 for US boys in 2025, given to 85 babies. Its best year was 2008 (#570).