Declining since 2008, #2,207 for boys today.
Popularity of Jaydon since 1979
Babies named Jaydon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 8 |
| 1980s | 8 |
| 1990s | 498 |
| 2000s | 5,442 |
| 2010s | 2,689 |
| 2020s | 456 |
Meaning & origin
Jaydon is a modern invented name that entered U.S. birth records in 1979. It saw a surge in use during the 2000s, reaching its peak rank in 2009, when it was most favored. Since 2008, its popularity has steadily declined, and as of 2025 it ranks 2,207th, with roughly 1 in every 26,689 boys receiving the name. The name is part of a broader trend of 'Jay' and 'don' compound names. Geographically, Jaydon has been most common in Wisconsin, Tennessee, and New York. Its origins are American modern coinage, and it lacks a traditional etymology, though it is often considered a variant of the more familiar Jayden.
Jaydon is a modern coinage that emerged in the late 20th century. It follows the pattern of blending the syllable 'Jay' (itself a nickname or name derived from the letter J) with the suffix 'don', a common element in invented names like Jadon, Aiden, and Braden. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1979 and gained popularity in the 2000s.
Where Jaydon 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.
“Jaydon” around the world
Where Jaydon 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
Sibling names for Jaydon
Names that share Jaydon's style, for a brother or sister.
