Aidan
Meaning: Little fire, fiery one
Origin: Irish/Gaelic
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #158
Total births: 2,782
History: Aidan surged in the 2000s as an Irish name embraced in Australia. The 'little fire' meaning fits the Australian spirit. Aidan represents the seemingly endless variations (-aiden, -ayden) that swept through Australian naming.
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| Current rank (2012) | #87 |
| Babies named Aidan in 2012 | 123 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 2,782 |
| Peak year | 2007 (182 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #50 |
| Years in records | 1993–2012 (20 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 34 spots |
Frequently asked about Aidan
What does the name Aidan mean?
Aidan means “Little fire, fiery one” from Irish/Gaelic roots.
What is the origin of the name Aidan?
Aidan has Irish/Gaelic origin. The traditional meaning is “Little fire, fiery one”.
How popular is Aidan in Australia?
Aidan ranked #87 in Australia in 2012 — given to 123 babies that year.
When was Aidan most popular?
Aidan peaked in 2007 with 182 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Aidan a boy or girl name?
Aidan is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Aidans in registered births are male.
Is the name Aidan rising or falling in popularity?
Aidan has fallen 34 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #53 in 2007 to #87 in 2012.
How long has Aidan been recorded in Australia?
Aidan appears in birth records in Australia across 20 years — from 1993 through 2012.