Vaden
Every Vaden since 1915 — 574 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Vaden
Vaden is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,597 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1915, 574 American babies have been named Vaden. Its peak came in 2009, when 21 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 Vaden stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Vaden 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 | — | — | 7 | #10,597 |
| 2024 | — | — | 8 | #9,807 |
| 2023 | — | — | 15 | #6,194 |
| 2022 | — | — | 11 | #7,723 |
| 2021 | — | — | 12 | #7,062 |
| 2020 | — | — | 6 | #11,924 |
| 2019 | — | — | 9 | #8,831 |
| 2018 | — | — | 8 | #9,605 |
| 2017 | — | — | 9 | #8,783 |
| 2016 | — | — | 14 | #6,323 |
| 2015 | — | — | 16 | #5,731 |
| 2014 | — | — | 12 | #7,021 |
| 2013 | — | — | 18 | #5,154 |
| 2012 | — | — | 10 | #8,100 |
| 2011 | — | — | 17 | #5,414 |
| 2010 | — | — | 18 | #5,234 |
| 2009 | — | — | 21 | #4,736 |
| 2008 | — | — | 16 | #5,752 |
| 2007 | — | — | 15 | #5,887 |
| 2006 | — | — | 15 | #5,766 |
| 2005 | — | — | 16 | #5,266 |
| 2004 | — | — | 8 | #8,873 |
| 2003 | — | — | 11 | #6,694 |
| 2002 | — | — | 6 | #10,601 |
| 2001 | — | — | 6 | #10,483 |
| 2000 | — | — | 10 | #6,807 |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | 6 | #4,018 |
| 1955 | — | — | 6 | #3,860 |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | 7 | #2,979 |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | 6 | #3,618 |
| 1930 | — | — | 6 | #3,971 |
| 1925 | — | — | 8 | #3,380 |
| 1920 | — | — | 9 | #3,189 |
| 1915 | — | — | 6 | #3,799 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Vaden in 2025?
Vaden ranked #10,597 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Vaden?
574 babies have been named Vaden in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Vaden most popular?
Vaden peaked in 2009, when 21 newborns received the name.
Is Vaden a boy or girl name?
Vaden is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Vaden rising or falling?
Vaden is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.