How Many People Are Named Aden?

Complete statistics for the name Aden in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Aden
Very Rare
22,277
Estimated People
1 in 14,813
1 in X Americans
2006
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
21,624 (97%)
♀ Female
653 (3%)
97%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 19

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alaska 33
Alabama 265
Arkansas 230
Arizona 456
California 2,201
Colorado 331
Connecticut 113
DC 40
Delaware 5
Florida 1,142
Georgia 825
Hawaii 66
Iowa 249
Idaho 59
Illinois 751
Indiana 564
Kansas 208
Kentucky 274
Louisiana 346
Massachusetts 219
Maryland 299
Maine 32
Michigan 668
Minnesota 270
Missouri 525
Mississippi 279
Montana 55
North Carolina 472
North Dakota 20
Nebraska 173
New Hampshire 20
New Jersey 285
New Mexico 105
Nevada 168
New York 1,076
Ohio 1,207
Oklahoma 300
Oregon 212
Pennsylvania 736
Rhode Island 6
South Carolina 248
South Dakota 52
Tennessee 585
Texas 2,019
Utah 164
Virginia 484
Vermont 5
Washington 433
Wisconsin 289
West Virginia 134
Wyoming 10
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 100.0%
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📄 About the Name Aden

How Many People Have the Name Aden in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 22,277 people in the United States currently share the name Aden. That works out to roughly 1 in every 14,813 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Aden a Common or Rare Name?

Aden is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Aden Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Aden are covered in full on the Aden name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Aden Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Aden in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female. Aden is used almost exclusively as a male name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Aden Most Popular?

The name Aden reached peak popularity in 2006, with 1,407 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Aden Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Aden across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Aden?

Approximately 22,277 people in the United States share the name Aden, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Aden a rare name?

Aden is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 14,813 Americans has this name.

What does the name Aden mean?

The meaning and origin of Aden is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Aden more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Aden are male and 3% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Aden most popular?

The name Aden reached its peak in 2006, with 1,407 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People22,277
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 14,813
GenderMale
Avg Age19
Peak Year2006
Male %97%
Female %3%

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