Where does the name Jayden come from?

Jayden is a boy name of Hebrew origin.

Is Jayden a boy or a girl name?

Jayden is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 8% of children given the name Jayden are girls and 92% are boys.

How popular is the name Jayden in 2023?

Jayden ranks #2028 for boys in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2009 with 19,083 babies.

How do you pronounce Jayden?

Jayden is pronounced JAY-den (2 syllables).

What are common spellings of Jayden?

Jayden is also written as Jaden, Jaiden, Jaydan.

A name from Hebrew · Boy

Jayden

A modern American name that took off in the early 2000s — probably a respelling/blend of Jaden and the Hebrew Jadon (meaning 'he will judge' or 'thankful'). Quickly became one of the most-used boys' names of the decade.

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Popularity over time

A 46-year arc in numbers.

244,183 U.S. births recorded from 1977–2023.

Popularity · 1977–2023

5,742 births in 2023

1977 2000 2023

Babies named per year Peak year Most recent

Meaning

A name that means something.

JA modern American name that took off in the early 2000s — probably a respelling/blend of Jaden and the Hebrew Jadon (meaning 'he will judge' or 'thankful'). Quickly became one of the most-used boys' names of the decade.

Variants & spellings

3 ways to spell "Jayden".

Each transliteration carries a slightly different cultural fingerprint.

Jaden Most common Jaiden Jaydan

Famous bearers

People who carry the name Jayden.

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Jaden Smith (actor and musician; variant spelling)
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Jayden Daniels (NFL quarterback)

Quick answers

People often ask about Jayden.

What does the name Jayden mean?: Jayden means a modern American name that took off in the early 2000s — probably a respelling/blend of Jaden and the Hebrew Jadon (meaning 'he will judge' or 'thankful'). Quickly became one of the most-used boys' names of the decade.
Where does the name Jayden come from?: Jayden is a boy name of Hebrew origin.
Is Jayden a boy or a girl name?: Jayden is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 8% of children given the name Jayden are girls and 92% are boys.
How popular is the name Jayden in 2023?: Jayden ranks #2028 for boys in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2009 with 19,083 babies.
How do you pronounce Jayden?: Jayden is pronounced JAY-den (2 syllables).
What are common spellings of Jayden?: Jayden is also written as Jaden, Jaiden, Jaydan.

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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.