Aydenn
A masculine name of English origin meaning "little fire".
Name Census estimates that about 705 living Americans carry the first name Aydenn. It is a predominantly male name (98.2% of registrations). The average person named Aydenn today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aydenn births was 2011 (147 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aydenn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Aydenn with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
705
~ 1 in 486,176 Americans
Peak year
2011
147 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2023 SSA rank
#9,858
Tracked since 2004
Gender
Gender distribution for Aydenn
Aydenn leans heavily male at 98.2% of total registrations, but 13 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Aydenn as a male name
- Ranked #9,858 in 2023
- 7 male births in 2023
- Peak: 2011 (147 births)
Aydenn as a female name
- Ranked #16,604 in 2016
- 5 female births in 2016
- Peak: 2007 (8 births)
Popularity
Aydenn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aydenn from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 604 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aydenn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Aydenn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aydenns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 11 states and territories. Texas, California, Georgia recorded the most babies named Aydenn, while Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 28 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aydenn
The given name Aydenn is a modern variation of the traditional name Aidan, which has its origins in the ancient Celtic culture. Aidan is an Irish masculine name derived from the Gaelic word "Aodh," meaning "fire" or "bravery." The name gained popularity during the early medieval period, particularly in Ireland and Scotland.
Aidan has a rich history and was borne by several notable figures throughout the centuries. One of the earliest recorded examples is Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, an Irish monk who lived from 590 to 651 AD. He played a significant role in the spread of Christianity in Northumbria, England, and is revered as the founder of the monastery on the island of Lindisfarne.
Another notable figure was Aidan of Ferns, an Irish monk and saint who lived in the 7th century. He established a monastic school in Ferns, County Wexford, Ireland, which became an important center of learning during the Early Middle Ages.
In the 9th century, there was a King Aidan of Dalriada, who ruled over the ancient kingdom of Dál Riata, which encompassed parts of modern-day Scotland and Northern Ireland. He is remembered for his military prowess and efforts to defend his kingdom against Viking raids.
During the 12th century, Aidan was the name of a Scottish prince and heir to the throne of Scotland. Although he never became king, he played a significant role in the political affairs of his time.
In more recent history, Aidan Turner, born in 1983, is an Irish actor known for his roles in television series such as "Being Human," "Poldark," and "The Hobbit" film trilogy.
While the traditional spelling "Aidan" has been more commonly used throughout history, the modern variation "Aydenn" has become increasingly popular in recent decades. This spelling variation likely emerged as a way to make the name more unique and distinctive in contemporary times.
People
Aydenn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aydenn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Aydenn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aydenn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 705 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aydenn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 486,176 US residents.
Is Aydenn a common name?
We classify Aydenn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 711 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aydenn most popular?
The single biggest year for Aydenn was 2011, when 147 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aydenn is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Aydenn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aydenn a male name?
Yes, 98.2% of people registered as Aydenn in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Aydenn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aydenn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Aydenn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Aydenn?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Aydenn on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.