Declining since 2013, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Blayden since 1996
Babies named Blayden per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 240 |
| 2010s | 388 |
| 2020s | 97 |
Meaning & origin
Blayden is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1996, reflecting the late-20th-century trend for creative 'den' names. It reached its peak rank of 8,910th in 2010, with a peak year usage that year. Since 2013, its popularity has been declining, with a trajectory of falling usage. As of 2025, it is given to about 1 in 213,510 newborns. Blayden has not recorded any top state preferences, indicating it is scattered across the country. The name is firmly masculine in usage. Its appeal lies in its trendy sound and similarity to more established names like Brayden and Jayden, though it remains relatively uncommon.
Blayden is a modern coinage that emerged in the United States in the late 1990s, following the fashion for names ending in '-den' (e.g., Brayden, Jayden, Kaden). The initial 'Blay' likely draws from the surname and given name Blake, which itself derives from Old English 'blæc' meaning 'black' or 'dark'. However, Blayden is not a traditional name and has no historical usage before its appearance in U.S. birth records.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Blay
Sibling names for Blayden
Names that share Blayden's style, for a brother or sister.
