Jadeyn
A feminine name potentially combining Jade, a gemstone, with the popular suffix -yn.
Name Census estimates that about 726 living Americans carry the first name Jadeyn. It is a predominantly female name (94.1% of registrations). The average person named Jadeyn today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jadeyn births was 2006 (78 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jadeyn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
726
~ 1 in 472,113 Americans
Peak year
2006
78 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2015 SSA rank
#12,853
Tracked since 1997
Gender
Gender distribution for Jadeyn
Jadeyn leans heavily female at 94.1% of total registrations, but 43 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Jadeyn as a male name
- Ranked #12,853 in 2015
- 5 male births in 2015
- Peak: 2006 (10 births)
Jadeyn as a female name
- Ranked #14,178 in 2021
- 6 female births in 2021
- Peak: 2006 (68 births)
Popularity
Jadeyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jadeyn from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 497 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jadeyn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jadeyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jadeyns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Texas, California, Ohio recorded the most babies named Jadeyn, while Pennsylvania, Missouri, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 17 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jadeyn
The name Jadeyn is a relatively modern invention, likely derived from the precious gemstone jade. Its origins can be traced back to the late 20th century, with the emergence of unique and creative baby names inspired by natural elements and materials.
While the name itself does not have a long historical lineage, the gemstone jade has been revered for centuries, particularly in ancient Chinese culture. Jade was considered a symbol of purity, beauty, and wisdom, and was highly valued for its aesthetic and spiritual qualities. The name Jadeyn may have been created to evoke these positive associations and to imbue the bearer with a sense of elegance and rarity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jadeyn can be found in birth records from the 1990s, indicating its relatively recent emergence as a given name. However, it is important to note that the name's popularity and usage may vary across different regions and cultures.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who have borne the name Jadeyn, though their numbers are limited due to the name's modern origins. Here are five examples:
1. Jadeyn Bryner (born 1992) - An American actress and model, known for her roles in television shows and films such as "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" and "The Vampire Diaries."
2. Jadeyn Chavez (born 1998) - A professional basketball player from the Philippines, currently playing for the Terrafirma Dyip in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).
3. Jadeyn Reese (born 2005) - An American child actress, best known for her role as Billie in the Netflix series "Raising Dion."
4. Jadeyn Soto (born 1999) - A Puerto Rican singer-songwriter and actress, known for her participation in the reality show "La Banda" and her debut album "Cuentos de Hadas."
5. Jadeyn Williams (born 1994) - A Canadian actress and model, who has appeared in various television shows and films, including "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2" and "The 100."
While the name Jadeyn may not have a lengthy historical record, its association with the precious gemstone and its unique sound have contributed to its growing popularity in recent decades, particularly among parents seeking distinctive and meaningful names for their children.
People
Jadeyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jadeyn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jadeyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jadeyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 726 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jadeyn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 472,113 US residents.
Is Jadeyn a common name?
We classify Jadeyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 735 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jadeyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Jadeyn was 2006, when 78 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jadeyn is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jadeyn a female name?
Yes, 94.1% of people registered as Jadeyn in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.