Find out how popular the first name Bayden has been for the last 26 years (from 1998 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Bayden by gender

Based on the last 26 years of data, Bayden is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 98% of people named Bayden being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Bayden.

The history of the first name Bayden

The name Bayden is a relatively modern invention, with no definitive origins or historical significance. It is likely a creative spelling variation of the more common name Brayden, which itself is a 20th-century American coinage. Some sources speculate that Bayden may have been derived from the Old English word "bæde," meaning "to request" or "to command," but there is no concrete evidence to support this etymology.

While the name Bayden has no direct ties to ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records, it has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries. The earliest recorded instances of the name Bayden can be traced back to the late 20th century, but it remained relatively uncommon until the early 2000s.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Bayden was Bayden Sampson, a Canadian ice hockey player born in 1995. Bayden Sampson played in various junior hockey leagues and was drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.

Another individual with the name Bayden is Bayden Petrisor, a Canadian actor and model born in 2004. Petrisor has appeared in several television shows and films, including the 2018 movie "The Predator."

In the world of sports, Bayden Daus is an Australian rules football player who has played for the Carlton Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL) since 2019. He was born in 1999.

Bayden Sams is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Bayden Sams. He has competed in various independent promotions across the United States since the early 2010s.

Bayden Dillard is an American artist and illustrator, known for his intricate pen-and-ink drawings. He has gained recognition for his work in fantasy and sci-fi genres, and his art has been featured in various publications and exhibitions.

While the name Bayden has gained some popularity in recent years, particularly in North America and Australia, it is still considered a relatively uncommon name with no deep historical roots or cultural significance.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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