Aiken Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scottish
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'little oak', Aiken is of Scottish origin.
Meaning of the Name Aiken
Aiken is a surname of Scottish origin meaning 'little oak'. It is derived from the Old English word 'ac' meaning oak, and the suffix '-en' meaning small or little. The name is often associated with a strong and resilient nature, symbolizing the strength and endurance of the oak tree.
Popularity of the Name Aiken
The popularity for the name Aiken peaked in popularity in the year 2012 with 26 births, which ranked number 9,138 out of 31,315 unique names for that year. Aiken had the most male births in 2012 with 26, which ranked number 3,891 out of 14,248 male names. The number of births for the name Aiken has declined sharply over the last ten years from 26 births to 10 births, a decline of -61.54%. Among males, Aiken has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 26 births to 10 births, a decline of -61.54%.
Nationwide Popularity of Aiken
- 20 Year Trend of Aiken: 66.67%
- 10 Year Trend of Aiken: -61.54%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Aiken: -61.54%
Popularity of Aiken by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Aiken. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Aiken in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Aiken is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Aiken
- Total Births of Aiken: 9 (-9.11%)
- Male Births of Aiken: 9 (-9.11%)
Given the downward trend of Aiken over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -9.11% decrease in total births, for a total of 9 births in 2024. Male births for Aiken have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 9 male births in 2024, a decrease of -9.11%.