How old is someone named Aidan?
The average Aidan is 19 years old.
Half of all living Aidans are between 16 and 23.
When was Aidan popular?
Aidan rose fast and peaked in 2003, then faded almost as fast. 78% of all Aidans were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 | 0 |
| 1950s | 21 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 71 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 185 | 170 |
| 1980s | 595 | 560 |
| 1990s | 9,395 | 9,100 |
| 2000s | 78,126 | 77,000 |
| 2010s | 25,733 | 26,000 |
| 2020s | 7,027 | 7,000 |
How many Aidans are still alive?
About 120,000 Aidans are alive in the US today. That's 99% of the roughly 120,000 babies named Aidan since 1936.
Nearly every Aidan ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Aidan?
About four in five living Aidans are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Millennial 4%
- Gen Z 79%
- Gen Alpha 18%
Is Aidan an old name?
Not really. Aidan is younger than 72 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Aidan will be 41 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Aidan a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 97.7% of living Aidans are men.
Names the same age as Aidan
NAME TWIN
Aidan's name twin is Kadin. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Kadin's age curve is the closest match to Aidan's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Aidan
How old is the average Aidan?
The average Aidan in the US is 19 years old. The median is 20, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Aidan?
About 120,000 Aidans are alive in the US today, out of roughly 120,000 babies given the name since 1936.
When was the name Aidan most popular?
In 2003, when about 10,000 baby boys were named Aidan.
Is Aidan a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 79% of living Aidans 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