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Jaden

JAY-den · God has heard, or a modern invented name combining the sound of Jay with the popular suffix den.

2025 rank (boys)
#421
Babies named in 2025
768
Peak popularity
2007
2025 frequency
1 in 2,224 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Declining since 2007

Declining since 2007, #421 for boys today.

Popularity of Jaden since 1974

Babies named Jaden per year in U.S. Social Security records.

2.1k4.2k6.3k198020002020Most births 2007GirlsBoys
GirlsBoys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirlsBoys
1970s059
1980s62233
1990s1,6724,315
2000s10,36046,277
2010s1,33324,744
2020s1635,841

Meaning & origin

Jaden first appeared on the U.S. Social Security list in 1974, but it remained rare until the late 1990s. Following a surge in popularity, it reached its peak rank in 2007, when it was among the top names for boys. Since then, it has been steadily declining, falling to rank 421 in 2025, with a frequency of about 1 in 2,224. The name has been most popular in states such as Maine, Maryland, and Nevada. Its style fits a broader pattern of invented or adapted names using the 'den' ending, and it remains a notable example of modern American naming trends.

Jaden first appeared in the 1970s, likely as a respelling of Jadon, a biblical name meaning 'God has heard' (Hebrew Yadon). Since the 1990s, it has been influenced by the -den trend seen in names like Aiden and Hayden. Its rapid rise in the 2000s was propelled by celebrity use, though the exact derivation remains debated.

Where Jaden is most popular

Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

2020s
Fewermore per 100k boystoo few births

Jaden” around the world

Where Jaden lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • France

    80

    babies in 2024

  • Ireland

    10

    babies in 2025

  • New Zealand

    11

    babies in 2025

  • Quebec

    5

    babies in 2025

Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Jay, Jade

Variants: Jayden, Jaiden, Jadon, Jadan

Sibling names for Jaden

Names that share Jaden's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Avery, Brooklyn, Madison, Hailey, Kylie, Jayla, Akia, Alesha, Aniya, Aniyah, Armoni, Ayana, Caidence, Chyna, Irie, Iyanna, Jadah, Jaelynn, Jalisa, Jayda, Jaziyah, Jazmine, Makiyah, Naisha, Naya, Niyah, Shaniya, Adia, Ajah, Aleyah, Ashlynne, Daija, Dayra, Destine, Erykah, Gracen, Jacelyn, Jaila, Jakiya, Jamaria, Jamaya, Jasmyne, Jazzmin, Jazzmine, Kamaya, Kareena, Karizma, Karyme, Kiarah, Kyanna, Markayla, Mikaila, Niya, Porsha, Sanai, Shaniah, Tamya, Tyesha, Zendaya, Zhane, Aalyah, Ahmya, Alajah, Amariyah, Anesia, Asani, Ayannah, Breyana, Briasia, Dajia, Dashia, Dayja, Iyanah, Jaaliyah, Jadalyn, Jaelah, Jaelynne, Jaidah, Jamea, Jamyla, Janyah, Janyia, Jasiyah, Javeah, Jazaria, Jazmynn, Jeniah, Jenika, Jeniyah, Kamika, Kamoni, Kamorah, Kamyia, Kariah, Kayanna, Keairra, Keianna, Keniya, Kenyah, Keylani, Khaila, Khaliya, Khayla, Khiara, Makeyla, Malaina, Mayela, Meisha, Mersadies, Mikia, Myangel, Naija, Najae, Nakiah, Nakiyah, Nayelie, Nayelly, Nykia, Ramiya, Samyia, Shakyra, Shalaya, Sianni, Skyelar, Taijah, Tajah, Taygen, Tearra, Tiandra, Tiasia, Timia, Tytianna, Yanelly, Yosselin, Zarria, Aiyonna, Ajayla, Chanika, Cyniah, Dajanique, Deijah, Dejanay, Dejanee, Dejia, Demiya, Endya, Harmani, Iyani, Iyanla, Jadalynn, Jadence, Jadia, Jahdai, Jaiah, Jakaila, Jakala, Jakaya, Jakylah, Janeah, Janila, Jareli, Jasiya, Jaylia, Jayliah, Jazman, Jazmarie, Jazzelle, Jemiah, Jeselle, Jisel, Jmya, Jonnae, Kamarah, Kamira, Kataleah, Katianna, Kaziyah, Khalaya, Khamora, Khamya, Khiana, Kianni, Kieanna, Lailany, Lanyah, Maleeyah, Masiyah, Najai, Nakhia, Nasiya, Niaya, Nyliah, Quiara, Saavi, Sakiyah, Sanaiya, Sanyah, Senai, Shakiyah, Shayleigh, Siyah, Teasia, Teyona, Yazmyn, Zanyia, Bryona, Jakeya, Kiasha, Aiyannah, Ajanay, Ajene, Akeila, Aleaya, Alejah, Aliyha, Ameka, Amijah, Amyre, Ashantae, Asyah, Camani, Cashay, Ceasia, Daisja, Dajae, Dakia, Daziya, Dejha, Destenee, Diavion, Emmani, Emonnie, Haydyn, Imanie, Imanii, Jaanai, Jaasia, Jacayla, Jacoya, Jacynda, Jadea, Jahnai, Jahnaya, Jaisha, Jaiyah, Jakerria, Jaliza, Jalyah, Jalyne, Jameila, Janei, Jashanti, Jaslynne, Jasmon, Jatia, Jazmon, Jazsmin, Jazzalyn, Jenilyn, Jenissa, Jhordyn, Jizel, Joclynn, Jordyan, Josalin, Joscelynn, Julani, Kadey, Kadia, Kahri, Kaiyla, Kalanii, Kanasia, Kashae, Kemara, Kenniya, Keyonni, Kiondra, Kitara, Kiyani, Makaylia, Makela, Makelle, Makiyla, Marcayla, Miasha, Naijah, Naryiah, Niaja, Niajah, Nikyah, Nioka, Qianna, Samyria, Shadai, Shakeera, Shanira, Shantara, Tabia, Tajia, Tayona, Tianni, Tiyona, Yamaris, Zakyia, Zarahi, Zeniah

Brothers: Caden, Logan, Gavin, Brayden, Ethan, Damari, Jacolby, Jayceon, Kadin, Trentin, Amauri, Ashten, Bradyn, Braedon, Braedyn, Cadyn, Dalen, Damoni, Demarius, Izayah, Jailen, Jakai, Jakobe, Jaysen, Jayven, Jayvon, Jomar, Kamrin, Kaydin, Nyjah, Tayden, Treyvon, Tryston, Zyair, Aadyn, Alexiz, Amire, Arnez, Breyden, Cadin, Caidan, Cincere, Daevon, Dagen, Destyn, Deveon, Jahi, Jahkari, Jahvon, Jaiquan, Jairon, Jaivon, Jamarri, Jamez, Jamien, Jashon, Jayro, Jayshon, Jeison, Jeziel, Joesiah, Kayin, Khyri, Kortez, Maleik, Oshay, Quantrell, Taiden, Takai, Treyon, Aydenn, Breion, Breydan, Bryndon, Caymen, Deshan, Dreden, Gradyn, Izeah, Jaaron, Jahmeer, Jailon, Jakhai, Jakori, Jamai, Janiel, Jaray, Jaree, Jashun, Javaughn, Jazion, Jazon, Jerrion, Jodeci, Johntae, Jsean, Jushua, Jvon, Kalief, Kanden, Keiden, Keveon, Keyvon, Khyre, Nekhi, Tasean, Tayshawn, Vayden, Zaydyn, Zymeir, Adonte, Damyon, Adden, Adyen, Ajahni, Amareon, Armari, Aydden, Ayeden, Coden, Daden, Dayvian, Dmonte, Iseah, Jahmire, Jahron, Jahshua, Jaqua, Jarrius, Jatavian, Jathen, Javious, Jeniel, Jonavon, Jontay, Jshon, Jyron, Kelijah, Kendryck, Kobee, Kwamane, Oshae, Samba, Semaje, Tahje, Teion, Thayden

Names like Jaden

Names whose popularity has moved with Jaden's over the last 50 years.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Jaden mean?
Jaden is often considered a modern variant of Jadon, a Hebrew name meaning 'God has heard.' Alternatively, it may be a purely invented name from the sounds of Jay and the suffix den.
How popular is Jaden today?
As of 2025, Jaden ranks 421st for boys in the U.S., with about 1 in every 2,224 boys given the name. Its peak popularity was in 2007.
Is Jaden a boy or girl name?
Jaden is predominantly a masculine name, though it has been used for girls, especially in the spelling Jayden.