Name comparison · boy names
Aidan vs. Ayden
In 2025, Ayden leads at #257 among U.S. boys' names, with Aidan at #326. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Aidan | Ayden |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Falling | Falling |
| 2025 rank | #326 | #257 |
| Babies in 2025 | 1,043 | 1,343 |
| All-time peak | #39 in 2003 | #68 in 2012 |
| Uniqueness score | 34 / 100 | 31 / 100 |
| Strongest state | District of Columbia (#120) | Delaware (#168) |