Declining since 2008, #3,181 for boys today.
Popularity of Jaeden since 1994
Babies named Jaeden per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 74 | 266 |
| 2000s | 675 | 3,029 |
| 2010s | 132 | 1,677 |
| 2020s | 0 | 310 |
Meaning & origin
Jaeden is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1994, part of the -den name trend that also produced Aiden, Caden, and Jaden. It reached its peak rank in 2007, and by 2025 it had fallen to rank 3,181, with about 1 in every 46,164 boys receiving the name that year. The name's trajectory has been falling since 2008, and its top state of popularity is Texas. Like many invented names, Jaeden has no ancient origin or historical meaning; its appeal lies in its contemporary, melodic sound and the familiarity of its -den ending.
Jaeden is a modern coinage that emerged in the United States in the late 20th century, part of a trend of names ending in -den (such as Aiden, Caden, and Jaden). It is most likely a variant spelling of Jaden, which itself may have been inspired by the name Jay or by other invented names. The name first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1994 and peaked in popularity in 2007.
Where Jaeden 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.
“Jaeden” around the world
Where Jaeden 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: Jae, Jay, Jaden
Sibling names for Jaeden
Names that share Jaeden's style, for a brother or sister.
