Declining since 2006, #1,281 for boys today.
Popularity of Jadon since 1973
Babies named Jadon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 84 |
| 1980s | 144 |
| 1990s | 997 |
| 2000s | 6,062 |
| 2010s | 2,496 |
| 2020s | 823 |
Meaning & origin
Jadon is a Hebrew name that gained modern traction as a creative spelling of the more common Jaden. First recorded for U.S. births in 1973, it saw a surge in popularity peaking in 2006 at rank 1281. Since then, its usage has been falling, with latest data in 2025 showing a rank of 1281 and a frequency of 1 in 11,164 boys. The name is most popular in Hawaii, Indiana, and Virginia, reflecting its appeal across diverse regions. While its biblical root in Nehemiah connects it to a figure who rebuilt Jerusalem's walls, Jadon today is primarily a modern invention influenced by the fashionable -den suffix, alongside similar names like Braeden and Aidan. Despite its decline from the peak, Jadon remains a recognizable choice, offering a distinct spelling without straying far from familiar sounds.
Jadon is a variant of the biblical name Yadon, which appears in the Book of Nehemiah (3:7) as a man who helped repair the wall of Jerusalem. The name derives from the Hebrew root meaning 'to hear' or 'to judge,' leading to the interpretation 'God has heard.' It has gained modern usage as a creative spelling of the more common Jaden.
Where Jadon 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.
“Jadon” around the world
Where Jadon lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jade, Jay
Sibling names for Jadon
Names that share Jadon's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Jadon
Names whose popularity has moved with Jadon's over the last 50 years.
