Jaden - A very unique male name
Jaden at a glance
Jaden is ranked #416 among boy baby names in 2025, with 739 births in 2025. It peaked in 2007 at #75 and first appeared on the charts in 1984.
- Rank in 2025
- #416
- Births in 2025
- 739
- Peak year
- 2007 (#75)
- First appeared
- 1984
- Trend
- #289 in 2020 → #416 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 1,984 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.3/5 (24 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 1,984 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Jaden peaked in popularity 19 years ago in 2007 on position 75.
Famous with this name
Jaden Smith
Jaden Michael
Jaden Spade
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Jaden is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Jaden is currently topping the baby name charts in Maine at position #188 - and is the least popular in Colorado at position #711.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Jaden is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Jaden origin and meaning
Modern invented (American)
None — a modern coinage of the late 20th century, built on Jay/Jade with the -den ending; claims linking it to Hebrew Jadon are folk associations
Jaden appeared in 1984 and rocketed in the 2000s alongside Jayden, peaking in 2007. Actor Jaden Smith, born in 1998, is its best-known bearer. It has fallen steadily since, from #289 in 2020 to #416 in 2025.
Origin uncertain
Jaden is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Jaden, pop culture references for the name Jaden and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Jaden
We've found the following names that sound similar to Jaden, sorted by popularity.
Justin / Jayden / Jaiden / Jaxton / Jadon / Jaydon / Jaeden / Jadyn / Justyn / Jaidyn /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 416 |
| 2024 | 394 |
| 2023 | 356 |
| 2022 | 322 |
| 2021 | 304 |
| 2020 | 289 |
| 2019 | 266 |
| 2018 | 246 |
| 2017 | 230 |
| 2016 | 219 |
| 2015 | 201 |
| 2014 | 172 |
| 2013 | 141 |
| 2012 | 139 |
| 2011 | 100 |
| 2010 | 91 |
| 2009 | 101 |
| 2008 | 88 |
| 2007 | 75 |
| 2006 | 88 |
| 2005 | 88 |
| 2004 | 83 |
| 2003 | 82 |
| 2002 | 88 |
| 2001 | 114 |
| 2000 | 153 |
| 1999 | 199 |
| 1998 | 328 |
| 1997 | 456 |
| 1996 | 518 |
| 1995 | 558 |
| 1994 | 638 |
| 1993 | 1025 |
| 1992 | 1115 |
| 1991 | 1774 |
| 1990 | 1971 |
| 1989 | 2079 |
| 1988 | 2311 |
| 1987 | 2661 |
| 1986 | 2590 |
| 1984 | 2119 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Maine | 188 |
| Maryland | 248 |
| Nevada | 287 |
| Nebraska | 313 |
| Florida | 318 |
| New York | 333 |
| Connecticut | 342 |
| New Jersey | 348 |
| Alabama | 366 |
| Virginia | 370 |
| Arkansas | 371 |
| California | 375 |
| Minnesota | 378 |
| Illinois | 381 |
| Pennsylvania | 390 |
| Texas | 396 |
| Indiana | 400 |
| Michigan | 413 |
| Iowa | 418 |
| South Carolina | 424 |
| Mississippi | 443 |
| Utah | 451 |
| Washington | 457 |
| Tennessee | 463 |
| Massachusetts | 485 |
| Kansas | 489 |
| Georgia | 491 |
| Missouri | 497 |
| Arizona | 504 |
| North Carolina | 550 |
| Oklahoma | 585 |
| Ohio | 585 |
| Wisconsin | 586 |
| Kentucky | 587 |
| Louisiana | 710 |
| Colorado | 711 |
Even more about Jaden
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Jaden a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Jaden?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
JAY-den · /ˈdʒeɪdən/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Jayden — The more common spelling of the same modern name
- Jaiden — Variant spelling
- Jadon — Biblical name with a similar sound
Famous bearers
- Jaden Smith — Actor and musician, son of Will Smith (b. 1998) Contemporary
Style
Modern coinage
Why parents choose it
Parents liked its smooth, modern sound; it still feels youthful and familiar.
Worth knowing
- It sits in a very crowded spelling cluster (Jayden, Jaiden, Jadon, Jaydon) and its 2000s peak dates it.
