Aiden sits comfortably in the UK charts at #145 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
Origin & Meaning
Irish — Little fire
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UK Rank 2024
#145
US Rank #47
About the Name Aiden
Aiden is holding steady in the rankings at #145. It reached its peak of #61 in 2011 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has broken into the UK top 100 on 4 occasions, signalling genuine mainstream interest.
In terms of origin, Aiden is rooted in Irish, where it means "Little fire". Names with strong etymological stories tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles.
Aiden is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #47, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Aiden
Unlikely. With around 365 UK babies named Aiden per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Aiden in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Aiden has held a stable position around #145 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #61 in 2011 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
The name Aiden has Irish origins and means "Little fire". Names with clear etymological roots tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles and give children a story to tell about their name.
Notable people named Aiden include: Aiden Markram — Aiden Kyle Markram is a South African cricketer who is the current captain of the South Africa national cricket team in Twenty20 International cricket and...; Aiden Begg — Aiden Begg is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Collingwood Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).; Aiden Blizzard — Aiden Craig Blizzard is a former Australian cricketer who played domestic cricket for Tasmania, South Australia, and Victoria..
Aiden ranks #47 in the US (2024), making it comfortably inside the American top 100. It's well-liked on both sides of the Atlantic.
365
UK babies named Aiden (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.2
In a school of 600
↓ 24 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Aiden
Likely around 1 other Aiden in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Aiden
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Aiden Kyle Markram is a South African cricketer who is the current captain of the South Africa national cricket team in Twenty20 International cricket and vice-captain in One Day International and Test cricket. Markram attended Cornwall Hill College briefly before attending Pretoria Boys High School to take advantage of its superior sporting history and facilities.
Aiden Craig Blizzard is a former Australian cricketer who played domestic cricket for Tasmania, South Australia, and Victoria. An aggressive left-handed batsman, he hit 89 from 38 balls on his Twenty20 debut for Victoria on New Years Day 2007.
Aiden John McGeady is a former professional footballer. He played for clubs including Celtic, Spartak Moscow, Everton and Sunderland, and won 93 caps for the Republic of Ireland.
Aiden Daniel John Mark Aslin is a British-Ukrainian soldier. As a British citizen, he was captured by Russian forces in April 2022 while fighting as a Ukrainian Marine in Mariupol.