Declining since 2007, #421 for boys today.
Popularity of Jaden since 1974
Babies named Jaden per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 59 |
| 1980s | 62 | 233 |
| 1990s | 1,672 | 4,315 |
| 2000s | 10,360 | 46,277 |
| 2010s | 1,333 | 24,744 |
| 2020s | 163 | 5,841 |
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.
“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
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.

