Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Aiden.
National Rank (2025)
#62
All-Time Peak Rank
#9 (2010)
Total U.S. Births
257,765
Unisex Distribution99.2% Boy / 0.8% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Aiden Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Aiden
According to SSA data, Aiden achieved its highest historical rank of #9 in 2010. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2009 with 16,030 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 62.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 43 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Aiden scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-62.6% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record16,030Births in 2009
Years in Top 100
23yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
43Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:0
1970s:25
1980s:76
1990s:1,642
2000s:83,554
2010s:129,675
2020s:42,793
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesAi-en
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. 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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