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Aodhan

Boy name · 78 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Aodhan: 78 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 8 births in 2020.

Aodhan is the Gaelic diminutive of Aodh, meaning "fire" in Irish and Scottish Gaelic, so this name translates to "little fire." One of the most famous bearers is Saint Aodhán, the 7th‑century bishop and founder of churches in Ireland, whose name was later anglicised as Aidan. In Scottish history, Aodhán mac Gabhráin was a 6th‑century king of Dál Riata, though his name is rendered Aodhán rather than Aodhan. Places connected to the name include several Irish churches dedicated to Saint Aidan, but no major

Boy 21 of 52 years

Peak year
20208 babies
Latest (2024)
#7273 babies
Total births
78since 1994
5-year trend
▲ 29%vs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2020 · 8
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).