Aedan
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Aedan first appeared in US Social Security records in 2002.
Over 43 babies have been named Aedan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Aedan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,676 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #15,676
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Aedan
Aedan is a girl name .
Is Aedan a boy or girl name? Aedan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #15,676 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,590. Aedan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Aedan is currently ranked #15,676 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Aedan include Aed, Aey, Aeie, and Aedkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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