MallowbyNames

Reyden

RAY-den · Of uncertain origin; likely a modern invented name, possibly a variant of Rayden or a combination of Ray and the popular -den suffix.

2025 rank (boys)
#4,707
Babies named in 2025
21
Peak popularity
2016
2025 frequency
1 in 81,337 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Declining since 2022

Declining since 2022, #4,707 for boys today.

Popularity of Reyden since 2006

Babies named Reyden per year in U.S. Social Security records.

12233520102020Most births 2016Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
2000s32
2010s165
2020s138

Meaning & origin

Reyden is a modern invented name that entered U.S. records in 2006 and has seen modest use since. Its rank in 2025 was 4707, making it relatively rare, with approximately 1 in 81,337 newborn boys receiving the name that year. The name's peak popularity occurred in 2016, after which its trajectory has been falling since 2022. Reyden is most commonly used in California. The name fits a pattern of masculine names ending in -den, such as Aiden and Braden, and may be a respelling of Rayden or Raiden. As a contemporary coinage, it lacks historical depth or traditional meaning, but its sound aligns with modern naming trends favoring strong, short elements.

Reyden is a recent coinage, first appearing in U.S. records in 2006. It likely belongs to the trend of creating masculine names by attaching the fashionable suffix -den (as in Aiden, Braden) to a short element like Ray. No historical or linguistic root has been identified, and the name is not found in traditional naming sources.

Where Reyden is most popular

Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ray, Rey

Variants: Rayden, Raiden

Sibling names for Reyden

Names that share Reyden's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Reyden mean?
Reyden is a modern invented name with no established meaning. It may be a creative spelling of Rayden or a combination of Ray and the popular suffix -den.
Is Reyden a popular name?
Reyden is uncommon. In 2025, it ranked 4707th in the U.S., with about 1 in 81,337 boys given that name. Its peak popularity was in 2016.
Is Reyden a boy's name or a girl's name?
Reyden is almost exclusively used for boys in the United States.