Aayden is of recent origin, a variant spelling of the popular name Aiden. It gained prominence in the late 20th century, coinciding with the rise of names beginning with 'A' that have Irish roots, such as Aiden and Adrian. The name is believed to be derived from the Irish name Aodhan, which means 'little fire'. Despite its Irish origin, Aayden has been embraced globally and has gained popularity in many English-speaking countries.
The name Aayden peaked in popularity around the years 2008 to 2014, with a significant increase in births from 68 in 2008 to a peak of 190 in 2014. However, since then there has been a steady decline in its usage, reaching only 19 births in 2023. Overall, the name Aayden has been given to 1694 babies from 2003 to 2023.