Aden
Boy name · #1009 in 2025 · Uniqueness 76/100
In 2025, 224 baby boys were named Aden, placing it at #1009 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #370, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 8,036 boys born in 2025 was named Aden.
Babies named Aden per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 145-year story
Aden first appears in the Social Security records in 1880, when 7 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2006, when 1,408 boys were named Aden — good for #244 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Aden against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Aden in class?
Aden scores 76 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Aden will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Aden is most common
Geography matters for names, and Aden is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Adens were TX (21), CA (18), FL (16), PA (16), OH (14). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Aden
Statistically, parents drawn to Aden tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Landen, Haiden, Jaiden, Caiden, and Braden.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Aden | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 224 | #1008 |
| 2024 | 225 | #998 |
| 2023 | 291 | #835 |
| 2022 | 306 | #813 |
| 2021 | 393 | #678 |
| 2020 | 396 | #665 |
| 2019 | 443 | #614 |
| 2018 | 555 | #509 |
| 2017 | 583 | #497 |
| 2016 | 702 | #440 |
| 2015 | 871 | #370 |
| 2014 | 1,003 | #335 |
| 2013 | 1,111 | #309 |
| 2012 | 1,155 | #299 |
| 2011 | 1,212 | #289 |
| 2010 | 1,174 | #288 |
| 2009 | 1,375 | #253 |
| 2008 | 1,393 | #253 |
| 2007 | 1,315 | #265 |
| 2006 | 1,408 | #244 |
| 2005 | 1,202 | #279 |
| 2004 | 1,035 | #305 |
| 2003 | 922 | #321 |
| 2002 | 516 | #465 |
| 2001 | 330 | #598 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aden a popular boy name?
Aden ranked #1009 among boys in 2025 with 224 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #370.
When was the name Aden most popular?
Aden peaked in 2006, when 1,408 American boys received the name (ranked #244 that year). Since 2006 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Aden?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 8,036 newborn American boys was named Aden. It scores 76/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.