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How Many People Are Named Aidan?
Estimated people named Aidan living in the U.S. today
118,008
Gender distribution
98% male · 2% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 120,089
- Peak year: 2003 (10,296 births)
- Estimated living today: 118,008
Aidan by age group — who carries the name today?
Aidan popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Aidan
Aidan has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 120,089 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 118,008 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,896 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Aidans you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Aidan in the US?
An estimated 118,008 people named Aidan are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Aidan uncommon — about 1 in 2,896 Americans.
Is Aidan a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Aidan is 98% male and 2% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Aidan most popular?
Aidan peaked in 2003, when 10,296 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Aidan?
Aidan ranks #464 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 41 out of 100 (higher means rarer).