Aedan

Aedan 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 52 boys in the United States.

Aedan at a glance

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

About the name Aedan

Aedan 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, Aedan first appears in Social Security records in 1988. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #759 in 2006, and in 2024 52 babies received the name — 3,831 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Aedan in US records

First recorded (US)
1988
Best US rank
#759 in 2006
Peak year
2007
Babies named Aedan in 2024
52
Total since 1880
3,831

Aedan in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#710 in 2003
Babies named Aedan in 2025
3
Total since 1996
455

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aedan mean?

The meaning of Aedan 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 Aedan a boy or girl name?

Aedan is a boy name. In 2024, 52 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Aedan?

Aedan comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Aedan?

Aedan first appears in US records in 1988. Its best-ever ranking was #759 in 2006, and 52 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].