Aiden
Meaning: Little fire; fiery one
Origin: Irish — anglicized form of Aodhán, a diminutive of Aodh (fire)
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #130
Total births: 4,226
History: Aiden surged in the 2000s as one of the most popular names in Australia. The Irish meaning 'little fire' fits the Australian spirit. Aiden represents the massive wave of -aiden names that swept through Australian naming culture.
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| Current rank (2024) | #70 |
| Babies named Aiden in 2024 | 110 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 4,226 |
| Peak year | 2009 (243 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #33 |
| Years in records | 1999–2024 (26 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 10 spots |
Frequently asked about Aiden
What does the name Aiden mean?
Aiden means “Little fire; fiery one” from Irish — anglicized form of Aodhán, a diminutive of Aodh (fire) roots.
What is the origin of the name Aiden?
Aiden has Irish — anglicized form of Aodhán, a diminutive of Aodh (fire) origin. The traditional meaning is “Little fire; fiery one”.
How popular is Aiden in Australia?
Aiden ranked #70 in Australia in 2024 — given to 110 babies that year.
When was Aiden most popular?
Aiden peaked in 2009 with 243 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Aiden a boy or girl name?
Aiden is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Aidens in registered births are male.
Is the name Aiden rising or falling in popularity?
Aiden has fallen 10 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #60 in 2019 to #70 in 2024.
How long has Aiden been recorded in Australia?
Aiden appears in birth records in Australia across 26 years — from 1999 through 2024.