Aled is a distinctive choice, ranked #3255 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Aled in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#3255
About the Name Aled
Aled has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1763 places in five years. It was most popular in 1997 at #312 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Aled is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Aled
Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Aled per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Aled in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Aled has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1763 places in the last five years. Its peak was #312 in 1997. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Aled is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
6
UK babies named Aled (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 1763 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Aled
Likely around 1 other Aled in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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