Aaden
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Aaden: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2009.
Aaden is a modern variant of the classic Irish name Aidan, which itself comes from the Old Irish Aodhán, meaning "little fire" – a diminutive of Aodh, the name of the Celtic god of the underworld and the sun. While no famous historical bearers go by this specific spelling, the name shares its roots with several well-known figures, including Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, the 7th-century monk who spread Christianity in Northumbria, and actor Aidan Turner of "Poldark" fame. There are no direct place-name connections, but the related "Aiden" has been a popular choice across the English-speaking world. In Scotland, Aaden has become a stylish alternative to the more traditional Aidan, reflecting parents' preference for unique phonetic spellings while keeping the warm, fiery meaning intact.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20093 babies
- Latest (2009)
- #6263 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2009
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y