Declining since 2008, #3,181 for boys today.
Popularity of Jaydan since 1992
Babies named Jaydan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 28 | 91 |
| 2000s | 405 | 1,417 |
| 2010s | 152 | 1,401 |
| 2020s | 0 | 334 |
Meaning & origin
Jaydan entered U.S. naming charts in 1992, a time when invented names with the trendy -dan ending were on the rise. It reached its peak popularity in 2009, when it was most frequently chosen by parents. Since 2008, its usage has been in a steady decline; by 2025 it ranked 3,181st, with only 1 in every 46,164 boys receiving the name. The name has seen particular favor in Texas, which registered as its top state. Jaydan reflects a broader pattern of modern English coinages that prioritize sound and style over historical or etymological depth.
Jaydan is a modern coinage that emerged in the late 20th century, part of a wave of names ending in -dan that followed the popularity of names like Jayden and Aidan. It combines the phonetic appeal of Jay (often a nickname or standalone name) with the fashionable -dan suffix. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1992 and saw a peak in 2009, reflecting the broader trend of inventive, sound-driven naming.
Where Jaydan is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Jaydan” around the world
Where Jaydan 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: Jay, J
Sibling names for Jaydan
Names that share Jaydan's style, for a brother or sister.
