Aiken

Boy name

Aiken has been given to 359 babies in the U.S. since 1920. It peaked in 2012. In 2025, about 1 in 155,280 boys was named Aiken.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

359

Peak year

2012 (26 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1920

10-year trend

▼ -27%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Aiken — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Aidenboy

259,912 babies since 1970

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Aiken.

Massimilianoboy

359 babies since 1977

Keahiboy

359 babies since 1981

Kendenboy

359 babies since 1994

Gramboy

360 babies since 1975

Calabboy

360 babies since 1984

Ousmanboy

360 babies since 1992

Tadenboy

360 babies since 1998

Draykeboy

358 babies since 1996

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FAQ

How popular is the name Aiken?

Aiken has been given to 359 babies in the U.S. since 1920. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Aiken peak?

Aiken peaked in 2012, when 26 babies were given the name.

Is Aiken a girl or boy name?

Aiken is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Aiken are boys).

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