Jaden first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Jaden has been for the last 49 years (from 1976 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Jaden

From an ancient Hebrew name meaning "He will be thankful".

Popularity of Jaden by gender

Based on the last 49 years of data, Jaden is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 86% of people named Jaden being male.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 827 male babies and 31 female babies born with the name Jaden.

YearMale CountFemale Count
202482731
202392725
20221,04728
20211,08430
20201,16432
20191,35948
20181,50244
20171,64955
20161,78683
20152,01581
20142,46587
20132,784145
20122,833163
20113,810262
20104,521365
20094,167558
20085,191676
20076,257994
20064,9471,086
20054,8491,187
20045,1511,286
20035,1821,448
20024,6511,324
20013,3531,046
20002,520752
19991,690579
1998827282
1997484201
1996392188
1995338143
1994271106
199311869
199210248
19915133
19904223
19894317
1988308
1987297
1986235
1985286
1984265
1983157
1982157
1981110
1980130
1979200
197870
1977160
197670

The history of the first name Jaden

The name Jaden is believed to have originated from the Hebrew language and culture. It is a modern variation of the traditional Hebrew name Jadon, which means "He will judge" or "God has judged." The name Jaden gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.

While the name Jaden does not have a long historical record, it is likely inspired by the Hebrew name Jadon, which has its roots in the Old Testament of the Bible. In the Book of Nehemiah, Jadon is mentioned as one of the men who helped rebuild the walls of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Jaden can be found in the late 20th century. Jaden Smith, born in 1998, is the son of actors Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith. His birth and subsequent fame as an actor and musician helped popularize the name Jaden.

Throughout history, there are a few notable individuals who have shared the name Jaden or its variations. Jadon Sancho, born in 2000, is an English professional footballer who plays for Manchester United and the England national team. Jadon Lavik, born in 1994, is a Norwegian singer and songwriter known for his participation in the Eurovision Song Contest.

Additionally, Jadon Carnelly, born in 1985, is a South African cricketer who has played for the Dolphins and the Titans in domestic competitions. Jadon Brown, born in 1991, is an American actor and model known for his roles in television series such as "The Vampire Diaries" and "Riverdale."

While the name Jaden is relatively new in its modern spelling, it carries the rich historical and cultural significance of its Hebrew roots, representing the concept of judgment and divine intervention.

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.

The history and meaning of the name Jaden was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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