Declining since 2009, #617 for boys today.
Popularity of Jaiden since 1991
Babies named Jaiden per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 537 | 529 |
| 2000s | 5,964 | 13,803 |
| 2010s | 1,598 | 15,197 |
| 2020s | 173 | 3,773 |
Meaning & origin
Jaiden is a modern English given name that first appeared on U.S. baby name charts in 1991, quickly climbing in popularity to peak at rank 617 in 2010 before entering a downward trajectory. As of 2025, it holds a steady position with approximately 1 in every 3,762 male births, reflecting a decline from its peak years. The name is most commonly used in southern states like Mississippi, Louisiana, and Oregon. Its rise parallels the broader trend of -ayden names, blending familiarity with a contemporary sound. While its Hebrew root lends a traditional meaning of 'God has heard,' Jaiden is largely a product of late 20th-century American naming innovation.
Jaiden is a modern respelling of Jayden, itself a variant of Jadon, a Hebrew name meaning 'God has heard' (from the Hebrew root yadah). The name gained popularity in the United States during the 1990s, following the trend of -ayden ending names. It has since become a common given name across English-speaking countries.
Where Jaiden 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.
“Jaiden” around the world
Where Jaiden lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jay, Jade
Sibling names for Jaiden
Names that share Jaiden's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Jaiden
Names whose popularity has moved with Jaiden's over the last 50 years.
