Aidan
Boy / Girl name · 5,076 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Aidan: 5,076 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 332 births in 2004.
Derived from the Irish Gaelic Aodhán, meaning ‘little fire,’ Aidan has deep roots in early Christian Scotland and Ireland. Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, a seventh-century monk, spread Christianity from Iona to Northumbria, while modern actors Aidan Turner and Aidan Quinn bring the name a contemporary charm. The original Gaelic spelling Aodhán is still used, though the anglicised Aiden has become widely popular internationally. Its fiery meaning evokes warmth and energy, making it a timeless choice for parents seeking a name with both history and heart.
Boy 52 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 2004332 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #12538 babies
- Total births
- 5,067since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 42%vs prior 5y
Girl 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19893 babies
- Latest (1996)
- #6113 babies
- Total births
- 9since 1989
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y