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How Many People Are Named Ayden?
Estimated people named Ayden living in the U.S. today
89,101
Gender distribution
97% male · 3% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 90,229
- Peak year: 2012 (6,348 births)
- Estimated living today: 89,101
Ayden by age group — who carries the name today?
Ayden popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Ayden
Ayden has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 90,229 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 89,101 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 3,836 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Aydens 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 Ayden in the US?
An estimated 89,101 people named Ayden are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Ayden rare — about 1 in 3,836 Americans.
Is Ayden a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Ayden is 97% male and 3% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Ayden most popular?
Ayden peaked in 2012, when 6,348 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Ayden?
Ayden ranks #591 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 42 out of 100 (higher means rarer).