Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Ayden.
National Rank (2025)
#257
All-Time Peak Rank
#68 (2012)
Total U.S. Births
89,180
Unisex Distribution97.3% Boy / 2.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Ayden Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Ayden
According to SSA data, Ayden achieved its highest historical rank of #68 in 2012. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2012 with 6,234 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 72.5%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 33 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Ayden scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Fast Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-72.5% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record6,234Births in 2012
Years in Top 100
10yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
33Years
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:0
1980s:0
1990s:445
2000s:26,295
2010s:49,636
2020s:12,804
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesAy-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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