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How Many People Are Named Aiden?
Estimated people named Aiden living in the U.S. today
251,542
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 254,749
- Peak year: 2009 (16,142 births)
- Estimated living today: 251,542
Aiden by age group — who carries the name today?
Aiden popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Aiden
Aiden has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 254,749 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 251,542 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 1,359 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Aidens 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 Aiden in the US?
An estimated 251,542 people named Aiden are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Aiden uncommon — about 1 in 1,359 Americans.
Is Aiden a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Aiden is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Aiden most popular?
Aiden peaked in 2009, when 16,142 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Aiden?
Aiden ranks #201 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 37 out of 100 (higher means rarer).