Little fire
Aaden is a modern American spelling variant of the Irish name Aidan. It is derived from the Gaelic name Aodhán, which is a diminutive of Aodh, the name of the Celtic god of fire. While the traditional spelling remains more common, this version gained brief popularity in the late 2000s.
About 8 boys were named Aaden in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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The same feel as Aaden — far less common.
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