boy's name
Aythan
AY-thun (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 199
Aythan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in France in 2015, when 15 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 2007.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Aythan Over Time
Births per decade in France, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 65 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 25 |
How Popular Is Aythan?
In 2024, Aythan was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Aythan Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Aythan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Aythan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Aythan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Aythan
- English AY-thun
Sibling Names for Aythan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Aythan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Aythan
How popular is the name Aythan?
In 2024, Aythan was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Aythan a girl's or a boy's name?
Aythan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Aythan?
Aythan has 2 syllables.
When was Aythan most popular?
Aythan peaked in 2015, when 15 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Aythan a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Aythan currently ranks #9,953 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.