Aiken
From a mostly Irish variant of Adkin and Atkin, diminutives of the given name Adam.
Every Aiken since 1920 — 359 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aiken
Aiken is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,209 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1920, 359 American babies have been named Aiken. Its peak came in 2012, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Aiken stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aiken year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #7,209 |
| 2024 | 7 | #9,927 |
| 2023 | 10 | #7,762 |
| 2022 | 10 | #7,779 |
| 2021 | 13 | #6,341 |
| 2020 | 20 | #4,701 |
| 2019 | 17 | #5,344 |
| 2018 | 15 | #5,777 |
| 2017 | 16 | #5,531 |
| 2016 | 19 | #4,949 |
| 2015 | 15 | #5,755 |
| 2014 | 22 | #4,392 |
| 2013 | 22 | #4,319 |
| 2012 | 26 | #3,899 |
| 2011 | 23 | #4,226 |
| 2010 | 16 | #5,489 |
| 2009 | 15 | #5,810 |
| 2008 | 13 | #6,404 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6,273 |
| 2006 | 12 | #6,469 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,137 |
| 2004 | 6 | #9,981 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,257 |
| 2002 | 6 | #9,420 |
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| 1920 | 5 | #4,294 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aiken mean?
From a mostly Irish variant of Adkin and Atkin, diminutives of the given name Adam.
How popular is the name Aiken in 2025?
Aiken ranked #7,209 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aiken?
359 babies have been named Aiken in the United States since 1920, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aiken most popular?
Aiken peaked in 2012, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Aiken a boy or girl name?
Aiken is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aiken rising or falling?
Aiken is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.