Jayden
Jayden first appears in US records in 1977. It peaked in 2009, when 17,316 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 4,653.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Jayden popular?
Declining Jayden is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2009 peak.
| 2020s | 36,062 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 126,104 | |
| 2000s | 88,603 | |
| 1990s | 3,119 | |
| 1980s | 89 | |
| 1970s | 12 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Jayden mean?
Jayden is a modern American name that surged in the 2000s. It is sometimes linked to the Hebrew Jadon (“he will judge” or “thankful”), but is largely a contemporary coinage on the popular -ayden pattern.
Nicknames for Jayden
- Jay
- JD
Variants & spellings
- Jaden
- Jaiden
- Jaydon
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jayden a boy or a girl name?
Jayden is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Jayden a popular name right now?
Jayden is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2009 peak.
How popular is the name Jayden?
In 2025, Jayden ranked #70 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Jayden most popular?
Jayden was most popular in 2009, when about 17,316 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Jayden?
Common nicknames for Jayden include Jay, JD.