Jayden

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Thankful; God has Heard

Background: The name Jayden originates from a modern blend of the names Jaden and Aiden. It is derived from the Hebrew name 'Yadon,' meaning 'thankful' or 'God has heard.' This contemporary name reflects current naming trends by combining elements from familiar names.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#152
Total births
271,246
Most popular decade
2000s (307,920 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-44 ranks)
Years in Top 100
22
First recorded year
1977

Gender usage

91.9% male 8.1% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1977
First year births
6
First year rank
#5,123
Peak year
2009
Peak year births
17,313
Peak rank
#8
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
5,134
Recent rank
#59

Female

First year
1989
First year births
8
First year rank
#8,761
Peak year
2007
Peak year births
2,045
Peak rank
#172
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
95
Recent rank
#2,034

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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