Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Aidan.
National Rank (2025)
#326
All-Time Peak Rank
#39 (2003)
Total U.S. Births
118,431
Unisex Distribution97.7% Boy / 2.3% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Aidan Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Aidan
According to SSA data, Aidan achieved its highest historical rank of #39 in 2003. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2003 with 10,067 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 54.0%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 62 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Aidan scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-54.0% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record10,067Births in 2003
Years in Top 100
10yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
62Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:5
1940s:0
1950s:21
1960s:71
1970s:172
1980s:465
1990s:8,783
2000s:76,513
2010s:25,446
2020s:6,955
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesAi-an
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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