Aden
Meaning
variant spelling of Aidan, from Irish 'Aodhan', meaning 'little fire'
One Aden, two histories
Irish · A modern spelling of Aidan, from Irish Aodhán, traditionally linked to fire.
Somali · The Somali form Aadan, corresponding to Adam.
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Aden peaked in the 2000s and the 2010s in nearly equal measure.
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Popularity in Brazil
73 people · the #51,391 first name in Brazil · median age 28
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Aden
Most people given the name Aden in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Aden deep dive
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