Aiken
- Pronunciation
- [Ai-ken]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Oaken
- Origin
- Anglo
Aiken Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 347 baby boys have been named Aiken. The name peaked in 2012 with 26 US births that year (rank #3899). In 2024, ranked #10944 nationally — 7,045 places below its 2012 peak.
Top States for Aiken
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Aiken births are: South Carolina (5).
Other Anglo-Origin Names Like Aiken
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5-Letter Names Starting with A
Names with Aiken's exact length and starting letter: Aahan, Aaric, Aaron, Abasi, Abban.
Quick Facts About Aiken
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aikin | Oaken | Male | English |
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Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Aiken against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).