Jayden
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
271,246 Total Births
145 Years of Data
2009 Peak Popularity Year
19,080 Peak Births

Jayden Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Jayden is a modern name that has roots in English and Hebrew. It means 'thankful' or 'God has heard'. The name has evolved from similar names like Aidan and Jaden. It gained popularity in the late 20th century and is seen as a trendy choice today, with a youthful image. Jayden does not have direct biblical relevance.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jayden"

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Pronunciation

/ˈdʒeɪdən/

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Origin

Modern English

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Etymology

The name Jayden is a modern invention, likely derived from the name Jaden, which itself is a variation of the name Aidan. It combines elements from both Hebrew and English roots.

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Meaning

thankful, God has heard

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Language Evolution

Jaden, Aidan, Jay

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Historical Usage

Jayden gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, as part of a trend towards unique and trendy names.

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Variants & Derivatives

Jaden, Jaiden, Aidan, Jaden

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Jayden is viewed as a trendy and youthful name, often associated with modernity and creativity.

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Famous People

Jayden Smith, Jayden K. Smith

📊 Jayden Name Trend Analysis

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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Declining
25-Year Trend: Consistently Rising

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✨ Jayden Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 19,080 peak births in 2009

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Nevada

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity

Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jayden"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Jayden"

"Jayden" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 8770th of 10718 12
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 1394th of 16616 968
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 43rd of 24088 141,206
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 26th of 23106 107,059
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 4616th of 27321 310
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 282nd of 35406 18,221
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 936th of 30306 3,470

Regional Popularity of "Jayden" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
26.57%
979th/3685
51.26%
2294th/4475
36.29%
1885th/5194
13.80%
872nd/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
1.35%
62nd/4582
0.72%
37th/5164
0.59%
43rd/7313
0.67%
50th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
1.38%
55th/3984
0.60%
27th/4487
0.32%
22nd/6822
0.35%
22nd/6276

Regional Popularity of "Jayden" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
67.95%
2504th/3685
- 73.87%
3837th/5194
50.70%
3203rd/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
5.39%
247th/4582
8.44%
436th/5164
3.49%
255th/7313
4.09%
305th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
21.41%
853rd/3984
31.58%
1417th/4487
13.08%
892nd/6822
13.93%
874th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Jayden"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Jayden" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Jayden" in the United States

The name Jayden is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. From 2020-2022, Jayden has been too falling for male in MidWest, falling for female in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too rising for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Jayden' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8770th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1394th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 43rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 26th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4616th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 282nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 936th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jayden' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Infographic: Jayden name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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