Aiyden
2025 SSA
About Aiyden
Aiyden is a modern masculine name that represents a creative spelling variation of Aiden. The traditional Aiden comes from the Irish name Aodhán, a diminutive of Aodh meaning 'fire' or 'fiery.' This distinctive spelling incorporates the trendy 'y' to create a unique version while maintaining the original pronunciation. Aiyden emerged during the peak popularity of Aiden and its variations (Aidan, Ayden, etc.) in the early 2000s. The name fits within the broader trend of Irish names gaining international appeal while also satisfying parents' desire for unique spellings. While the traditional Aiden remains more common, Aiyden offers a way to honor the name's Celtic roots while standing out with a contemporary spelling arrangement.
Pronounced AY-dun.
As of October 2026, Aiyden ranked #6156 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1668 for boys in 2015.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,959 | 73 | 38 |
| 2015 | #1,668 | 94 | 49 |
| 2016 | #1,919 | 76 | 40 |
| 2017 | #2,217 | 60 | 32.4 |
| 2018 | #2,325 | 57 | 31.4 |
| 2019 | #2,228 | 62 | 34.6 |
| 2020 | #2,261 | 60 | 34.8 |
| 2021 | #2,440 | 55 | 31.4 |
| 2022 | #2,518 | 54 | 30.9 |
| 2023 | #2,693 | 48 | 28.1 |
| 2024 | #4,556 | 22 | 12.8 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |