Aidan
BoysBest rank #86 (2008) · ranked in 1 years
With a peak of #86 in 2008, Aidan appeared in the rankings across 2008-2008.
It held near #86 between 2008 and 2008.
It does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).
At its peak year of 2008, Aidan was given to 7,830 newborns.
Aidan was most popular around 2008, making it characteristic of the 2000s generation.
Rank by year
- 2008867,830
Where Aidan is most popular
In 2025, Aidan was recorded in 37 of the 51 US jurisdictions the SSA reports on, with 1,009 births nationwide.
The largest share came from California at 133 births, 13.2% of the national total, where it ranked #539 that year.
By census region the name skews South, which accounts for 34.6% of Aidan births, against 24.8% Northeast, 17.3% Midwest, 23.3% West.
State rankings spread more than the national figure suggests: Aidan placed as high as #230 in District of Columbia and as low as #1395 in Kentucky.
The 14 jurisdictions without a figure are not zeros. SSA withholds any name with fewer than 5 occurrences in a given state and year to protect privacy.
Top states, 2025
- 1California133 · #539 there
- 2Texas110 · #664 there
- 3New York78 · #474 there
- 4Florida64 · #607 there
- 5Massachusetts51 · #251 there
Share by census region
- Northeast24.8%
- Midwest17.3%
- South34.6%
- West23.3%
Shares are of this name's national total, not of each state's births. SSA withholds any name under 5 occurrences per state and year. Browse all states
Frequently asked questions
- Is Aidan a popular name?
- Aidan reached a best rank of #86 in 2008 and has charted in 1 year.
- Where does Aidan rank now?
- Aidan does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).
- Is Aidan a boy or girl name?
- It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.
- When was Aidan most popular?
- Aidan peaked around 2008.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)