Raeden

Meaning & origin

Raeden is a rare, modern unisex name that entered U.S. records in 2004, a time when invented 'den'-ending names were gaining traction. Its rank in 2025 was 6803, with only about 1 in 142,340 newborns receiving it, indicating a low but steady usage. The name peaked in 2024 and has shown a rising trajectory since 2004, reflecting growing interest among parents seeking a distinctive, contemporary-sounding name with possible Irish roots. Its top states are not recorded, but it is likely used across the country in small numbers. The name may appeal to families drawn to Irish heritage or to those who prefer a name that feels both modern and subtly traditional.

Raeden is a name of uncertain derivation. It may stem from the Irish Gaelic Ráidín, a diminutive of Ráid, meaning 'zealous' or 'ardent'. Alternatively, it could be a modern invention, combining the popular prefix Rae with the trendy suffix -den (as in Aiden, Raiden). The name first appeared in U.S. records in 2004, suggesting a contemporary coinage rather than a traditional Irish import.