Aden

Aden is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 225 boys in the United States.

Aden at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Aden

Aden belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Aden first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #244 in 2006, and in 2024 225 babies received the name — 21,624 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Aden in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#244 in 2006
Peak year
2006
Babies named Aden in 2024
225
Total since 1880
21,624

Aden in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#396 in 2009
Babies named Aden in 2025
25
Total since 1996
1,129

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aden mean?

The meaning of Aden is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Aden a boy or girl name?

Aden is a boy name. In 2024, 225 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Aden?

Aden comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Aden?

Aden first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #244 in 2006, and 225 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].