Jaden
A unisex given name originating as a coinage, variant of Jayden.
Every Jaden since 1974 — 95,059 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jaden
Jaden is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #421 in 2025 with 768 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 95,059 American babies have been named Jaden — about 86% boys and 14% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2007, when 7,256 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jaden stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jaden year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #6,957 | 768 | #421 |
| 2024 | 31 | #4,514 | 828 | #394 |
| 2023 | 25 | #5,176 | 933 | #352 |
| 2022 | 28 | #4,843 | 1,053 | #319 |
| 2021 | 31 | #4,445 | 1,089 | #306 |
| 2020 | 32 | #4,300 | 1,170 | #290 |
| 2019 | 48 | #3,299 | 1,362 | #267 |
| 2018 | 44 | #3,531 | 1,506 | #246 |
| 2017 | 55 | #2,985 | 1,652 | #229 |
| 2016 | 83 | #2,292 | 1,786 | #219 |
| 2015 | 81 | #2,302 | 2,018 | #201 |
| 2014 | 87 | #2,185 | 2,467 | #173 |
| 2013 | 145 | #1,517 | 2,784 | #141 |
| 2012 | 163 | #1,410 | 2,835 | #139 |
| 2011 | 262 | #980 | 3,811 | #100 |
| 2010 | 365 | #756 | 4,523 | #91 |
| 2009 | 560 | #539 | 4,169 | #101 |
| 2008 | 677 | #470 | 5,193 | #88 |
| 2007 | 994 | #335 | 6,262 | #74 |
| 2006 | 1,086 | #303 | 4,947 | #88 |
| 2005 | 1,187 | #282 | 4,849 | #88 |
| 2004 | 1,286 | #248 | 5,151 | #83 |
| 2003 | 1,448 | #226 | 5,182 | #82 |
| 2002 | 1,324 | #241 | 4,651 | #87 |
| 2001 | 1,046 | #302 | 3,353 | #114 |
| 2000 | 752 | #383 | 2,520 | #154 |
| 1995 | 143 | #1,205 | 338 | #553 |
| 1990 | 23 | #4,288 | 42 | #1,855 |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,762 | 28 | #2,039 |
| 1980 | — | — | 13 | #3,328 |
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Famous people named Jaden
- Jaden Smith Singer · b. 1998
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jaden mean?
A unisex given name originating as a coinage, variant of Jayden.
How popular is the name Jaden in 2025?
Jaden ranked #421 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 768 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jaden?
95,059 babies have been named Jaden in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jaden most popular?
Jaden peaked in 2007, when 7,256 newborns received the name.
Is Jaden a boy or girl name?
Jaden is used for both: about 14% of babies named Jaden have been girls and 86% boys.
Is the name Jaden rising or falling?
Jaden is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jaden?
Well-known people named Jaden include Jaden Smith (singer).