Ayden
Boy name · 383 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Ayden: 383 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 29 births in 2013.
Ayden is a modern, anglicised spelling of the traditional Irish name Aidan, which comes from the Gaelic Aodhán, meaning "little fire." This diminutive of Aodh, the Celtic god of the sun, gives the name a warm, elemental feel. Notable bearers include actor Aidan Turner, known for his roles in Poldark and The Hobbit films, and Aidan Gallagher, star of the Netflix series The Umbrella Academy. While no major places are named after Ayden specifically, the root name Aidan appears in several Scottish and Irish place names, such as St Aidan's Church. This spelling variation became especially popular in Scotland and the wider English-speaking world from the 2000s onward, often chosen as a stylish alternative to the more common Aiden.
Boy 33 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 201329 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #4956 babies
- Total births
- 383since 1993
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 37%vs prior 5y