How old is someone named Aden?
The average Aden is 17 years old.
Half of all living Adens are between 12 and 20.
When was Aden popular?
Aden was a boom name: it shot up, peaked in 2006, and dropped away. That's why most Adens are close to the same age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 | 0 |
| 1910s | 96 | 0 |
| 1920s | 131 | 0 |
| 1930s | 104 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 97 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 83 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 99 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 172 | 160 |
| 1980s | 190 | 180 |
| 1990s | 630 | 610 |
| 2000s | 9,982 | 9,800 |
| 2010s | 9,000 | 8,900 |
| 2020s | 1,910 | 1,900 |
How many Adens are still alive?
About 22,000 Adens are alive in the US today. That's 97% of the roughly 23,000 babies named Aden since 1880.
Nearly every Aden ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Aden?
More than half of living Adens are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Boomer under 1%
- Gen X 1%
- Millennial 2%
- Gen Z 63%
- Gen Alpha 33%
Is Aden an old name?
No. Aden is one of the youngest names around: younger than 78 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Aden will be 38 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Aden a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 97% of living Adens are men.
Names the same age as Aden
NAME TWIN
Aden's name twin is Landen. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Landen's age curve is the closest match to Aden's: 94% alike.
Other spellings: Aiden (13) · Ayden (13) · Aaden (15)
Compare: Aden vs. Aiden
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Questions about the name Aden
How old is the average Aden?
The average Aden in the US is 17 years old. The median is 17, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Aden?
About 22,000 Adens are alive in the US today, out of roughly 23,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Aden most popular?
In 2006, when about 1,400 baby boys were named Aden.
Is Aden a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 63% of living Adens are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this