How Many People Are Named Aiken?
Complete statistics for the name Aiken: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Aiken is a rare name with roots in Old English, meaning "made of oak" or "oaken." There are roughly 333 people living in the US with this name today, which means about 1 in 991,456 Americans carry it. It's a genuinely modern choice, with 97% of bearers under the age of 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 22 is known as the Master Builder. It's considered one of the most powerful numbers in numerology, representing the ability to turn ambitious dreams into tangible reality through discipline, vision, and practical effort.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 16All 347 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2012Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Aiken Through the Generations
Aiken's story through the generations is fascinatingly lopsided. It's almost entirely a 21st-century phenomenon, with 336 bearers under 30 and zero in the 30-to-60 age bracket. A small cluster of 11 people over 60 suggests the name had a brief, quiet moment decades ago before essentially vanishing. Then something changed. Around 2012, Aiken hit its peak with 26 births recorded in a single year, and the trend has remained stable since. With only 347 total births recorded in US history, this name doesn't have deep generational layers to analyze. The average bearer is just 16 years old, meaning most people named Aiken are still in school. Globally, about 1,279 people carry this name, ranking it #220,441 worldwide, and it's most commonly found outside the US in Singapore. That international connection hints at cross-cultural appeal, even if the numbers remain small. It's a name that feels fresh and unburdened by history, belonging almost exclusively to a new generation finding its footing.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Aiken's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Aiken
How Many People Have the Name Aiken?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 11,821 people in the United States currently share the name Aiken. That works out to roughly 1 in every 28,039 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Aiken a Common or Rare Name?
Aiken is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Aiken Mean?
Aiken means "Made of oak" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Aiken in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Aiken Most Popular?
The name Aiken reached peak popularity in 2012, with 26 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Aiken?
Approximately 11,821 people named Aiken live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 11,821. That works out to roughly 1 in 28,039 Americans.
Is Aiken a rare name?
Aiken is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 28,039 Americans has this name.
What does the name Aiken mean?
Aiken means "Made of oak" and comes from Old English origins.
Is Aiken more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Aiken are male and 0% are female.
When was Aiken most popular?
Aiken peaked in 2012 with 26 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.