Jayden
Jayden is a modern American name that gained popularity in the 1990s, derived from the Hebrew name Jadon meaning 'thankful' or 'God will judge'. It combines contemporary appeal with biblical roots.
Current Popularity
#59 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Multiple spelling variations exist (Jaden, Jaiden, Jaydon)
- •Very popular in the 2000s and 2010s
- •Easy to pronounce and spell in its standard form
- •May be common among peers in certain age groups
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Jaden Smith
Actor and musician
Jayden Daniels
NFL quarterback
Jayden Jaymes
Media personality
Jayden Fowora-Knight
British actor
Statistics
249,245
Total births since 1880
2009
Peak year
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