Declining since 2007.
Popularity of Shaden since 1991
Babies named Shaden per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 54 | 41 |
| 2000s | 107 | 164 |
| 2010s | 69 | 85 |
| 2020s | 18 | 15 |
Meaning & origin
Shaden first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1995 and has never entered the top 1,000 names, remaining a rare choice. Its peak year for usage was 2007, after which it entered a steady decline. The name is used for both genders but is more common for girls. Because the name is relatively recent in the United States, no top states of usage are recorded. Shaden's appeal lies in its soft, melodic sound and its connection to nature through the meaning 'meadow' or 'fragrant', offering parents a distinctive name with Arabic heritage.
Shaden is an Arabic name derived from the word 'shadun' (شَدَن), referring to a young gazelle or a meadow. It has been used in the Arab world as a feminine and, less commonly, masculine given name, evoking natural beauty and grace. The name has gained some popularity in English-speaking countries since the late 20th century.
“Shaden” around the world
Where Shaden 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: Shay, Shadie, Denny
Sibling names for Shaden
Names that share Shaden's style, for a brother or sister.
