Jayden
Invented at the end of the 20th century by American parents who wanted to combine the initial "J" with the fashionable sound of Aidan, Braden, Caden and Hayden.
Every Jayden since 1977 — 276,060 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jayden
Jayden is a top-100 name for boys in the United States, ranked #70 in 2025 with 4,653 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 276,060 American babies have been named Jayden — about 92% boys and 8% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2009, when 19,083 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 Jayden stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jayden 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 | 65 | #2,668 | 4,653 | #70 |
| 2024 | 95 | #2,046 | 5,153 | #59 |
| 2023 | 97 | #2,028 | 5,645 | #49 |
| 2022 | 130 | #1,630 | 6,500 | #46 |
| 2021 | 157 | #1,393 | 6,934 | #41 |
| 2020 | 133 | #1,582 | 7,177 | #37 |
| 2019 | 195 | #1,200 | 7,970 | #35 |
| 2018 | 270 | #979 | 8,626 | #29 |
| 2017 | 283 | #932 | 9,594 | #26 |
| 2016 | 390 | #729 | 10,158 | #27 |
| 2015 | 445 | #641 | 11,583 | #20 |
| 2014 | 580 | #537 | 12,995 | #15 |
| 2013 | 698 | #438 | 14,804 | #9 |
| 2012 | 826 | #379 | 16,152 | #8 |
| 2011 | 1,077 | #292 | 17,019 | #4 |
| 2010 | 1,463 | #212 | 17,203 | #4 |
| 2009 | 1,767 | #188 | 17,316 | #8 |
| 2008 | 1,889 | #176 | 17,167 | #11 |
| 2007 | 2,045 | #172 | 15,251 | #18 |
| 2006 | 1,694 | #203 | 9,624 | #49 |
| 2005 | 1,519 | #224 | 8,264 | #54 |
| 2004 | 1,383 | #236 | 6,927 | #62 |
| 2003 | 1,347 | #243 | 5,547 | #75 |
| 2002 | 1,044 | #298 | 3,853 | #101 |
| 2001 | 810 | #366 | 2,833 | #140 |
| 2000 | 542 | #496 | 1,821 | #194 |
| 1995 | 74 | #1,891 | 239 | #686 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,658 | 27 | #2,518 |
| 1985 | — | — | 10 | #4,183 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jayden mean?
Invented at the end of the 20th century by American parents who wanted to combine the initial "J" with the fashionable sound of Aidan, Braden, Caden and Hayden.
How popular is the name Jayden in 2025?
Jayden ranked #70 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 4,653 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jayden?
276,060 babies have been named Jayden in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jayden most popular?
Jayden peaked in 2009, when 19,083 newborns received the name.
Is Jayden a boy or girl name?
Jayden is used for both: about 8% of babies named Jayden have been girls and 92% boys.
Is the name Jayden rising or falling?
Jayden is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.