Jadynn
A feminine name of English origin meaning "God is gracious".
Name Census estimates that about 574 living Americans carry the first name Jadynn. It is a predominantly female name (94.1% of registrations). The average person named Jadynn today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jadynn births was 2007 (68 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jadynn. 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
574
~ 1 in 597,133 Americans
Peak year
2007
68 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2012 SSA rank
#12,989
Tracked since 1998
Gender
Gender distribution for Jadynn
Jadynn leans heavily female at 94.1% of total registrations, but 34 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Jadynn as a male name
- Ranked #13,018 in 2012
- 5 male births in 2012
- Peak: 2007 (7 births)
Jadynn as a female name
- Ranked #12,989 in 2019
- 7 female births in 2019
- Peak: 2007 (61 births)
Popularity
Jadynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jadynn from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 396 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Jadynn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jadynn 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 Jadynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jadynns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, California, Illinois recorded the most babies named Jadynn, while Illinois, California, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 22 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jadynn
The name Jadynn is a relatively modern invention, believed to have originated in the late 20th century. It is an English name, likely derived from the combination of the names Jade and Lynn. The name Jade is a gemstone name that can be traced back to the Spanish phrase "piedra de ijada" meaning "stone used to cure pain in the loins." Lynn, on the other hand, is an English name derived from the Welsh name Linn, meaning "lake" or "pool."
While the exact origins of Jadynn are uncertain, it is believed to have gained popularity in the United States and other English-speaking countries in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. There are no known historical references or ancient texts mentioning this name, as it is a relatively modern creation.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Jadynn is Jadynn Simonetti, an American actress born in 1996. Another notable bearer of the name is Jadynn Gunter, an American reality television personality who appeared on the show "Bringing Up Bates" in the 2010s.
Throughout history, there have been a few individuals with variations of the name Jadynn. One example is Jadyn Wong, an American actress born in 1985, known for her roles in television series such as "Scorpion" and "Fresh Off the Boat." Another is Jadyn Douglas, an American actress born in 1995, who has appeared in films like "Ant-Man" and "Insidious: The Last Key."
Additionally, there is Jadyn Maria, an American singer-songwriter born in 1992, who rose to fame after competing on the talent show "The Voice" in 2013. Lastly, Jadyn Malone, an American volleyball player born in 1994, has represented the United States in international competitions.
It is important to note that while these individuals share variations of the name Jadynn, the exact origin and meaning of the name remain relatively obscure due to its modern creation. As a relatively new name, its historical significance and cultural associations are still emerging.
People
Jadynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jadynn 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
Jadynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jadynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 574 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jadynn 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 597,133 US residents.
Is Jadynn a common name?
We classify Jadynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 581 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jadynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Jadynn was 2007, when 68 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jadynn is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jadynn a female name?
Yes, 94.1% of people registered as Jadynn 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.