Ajdin
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 343 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
a male given name, Ajdin, from Turkish
Ajdin is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, used primarily in Bosnian Muslim communities, derived from Aydin meaning 'enlightened,' 'bright,' or 'intellectual.' The name carries the Ottoman and Islamic cultural heritage of the Balkans.
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ajdin is a recognizable name that balances Islamic identity with Slavic phonetic patterns. It's rarely seen in the US, giving it genuine distinction for diaspora families.
EtymologyShow more
Ajdin appeared in SSA records in 1999, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly began breaking from generational naming patterns, experimenting with spelling, and treating naming as a form of creative self-expression. Its Arabic roots may have been the starting point, adapted or respelled to fit contemporary American tastes.
With only 343 recorded births, Ajdin has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ajdin was #6144 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #9898, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 39 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 151 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 148 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 5 | — |
The Story of Ajdin
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2009, Ajdin is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Ajdin are most likely born between 1999 and 2019.
How rare is Ajdin?
Only about 1 in every 514,286 babies born in 2024 was named Ajdin — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1999, peaked in the 2010s with 151 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Ajdin by the numbers
- Would fill 7 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(26 years, 1999–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | #9898 |
| 2023 | 8 | #8942 |
| 2022 | 9 | #8323 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8184 |
| 2020 | 6 | #10641 |
| 2019 | 8 | #8914 |
| 2018 | 10 | #7635 |
| 2017 | 7 | #9726 |
| 2016 | 10 | #7616 |
| 2015 | 24 | #4180 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5489 |
| 2013 | 21 | #4468 |
| 2012 | 14 | #6006 |
| 2011 | 22 | #4360 |
| 2010 | 19 | #4848 |
| 2009 | 25 | #4039 |
| 2008 | 24 | #4150 |
| 2007 | 17 | #5212 |
| 2006 | 16 | #5309 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5039 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1999–2024