The nameJayden
Jayden is a modern American boy's name, possibly inspired by the biblical Jadon. It was one of the most fashionable names in the United States around 2010.
- Boy's name
- American
Meaning
Jayden is often linked to Jadon, a minor figure of the Book of Nehemiah whose Hebrew name is read as "God has heard". It is also seen as a modern creation built on the sound of names like Jay and Hayden.
Origin
American, from the 1990s. Its exact origin is discussed.
History
Jayden rose very fast in the United States in the 2000s and entered the top 10 in 2009, alongside rhyming names such as Aiden, Brayden and Kayden. It spread to Britain at the same time.
Famous people named Jayden
- Jaden Smith, actor and singer (Jaden)
- Jayden Daniels, American football player
Popularity of the name Jayden
Jayden in the United States
Jayden was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 132,288 births over the decade, 49% of all recorded babies named Jayden. Its rise began around 2000, and it peaked in 2009. Half of all babies named Jayden in the United States were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 6,395 births a year on average, against 9,897 in the five years before.
Jayden in the United Kingdom
Jayden was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 16,451 births over the decade, 50% of all recorded babies named Jayden. Its rise began around 2001, and it peaked in 2009. Half of all babies named Jayden in the United Kingdom were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 559 births a year on average, against 920 in the five years before.
Jayden in Ireland
Jayden in France
Jayden in Belgium
Jayden in Switzerland
Sibling names for Jayden
Names from the same generation as Jayden, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jayden mean?
Jayden is often linked to Jadon, a minor figure of the Book of Nehemiah whose Hebrew name is read as "God has heard". It is also seen as a modern creation built on the sound of names like Jay and Hayden.
What is the origin of the name Jayden?
American, from the 1990s. Its exact origin is discussed.
Is Jayden a girl's or a boy's name?
Jayden is a boy's name. In the United States, 8% of the babies named Jayden are girls.
How popular is the name Jayden?
In 2024, Jayden was the 59th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 5,134 births.
What are good sibling names for Jayden?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Nevaeh, Brooklyn, Addison and Lillian for a sister, Aiden, Landon, Brayden and Brody for a brother.
Who are famous people named Jayden?
Jaden Smith, actor and singer (Jaden); Jayden Daniels, American football player.