Jaedyn
A diminutive of the masculine name Jaden, meaning "God has heard".
Name Census estimates that about 4,632 living Americans carry the first name Jaedyn. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 55.3% of registrations being female. The average person named Jaedyn today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaedyn births was 2007 (401 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaedyn. 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.
Key insights
- • Jaedyn was once a predominantly female name but has become increasingly popular for boys in recent decades.
- • Jaedyn sits in rare territory as a truly gender-neutral name, given to boys and girls in near-equal numbers.
- • Jaedyn is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 18 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
4.6K
~ 1 in 73,997 Americans
Peak year
2007
401 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,273
Tracked since 1994
Gender
Gender distribution for Jaedyn
Jaedyn is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 4,687 total registrations, 2,097 (44.7%) were male and 2,590 (55.3%) were female.
Jaedyn as a male name
- Ranked #6,273 in 2024
- 14 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2008 (190 births)
Jaedyn as a female name
- Ranked #7,728 in 2024
- 14 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2007 (221 births)
Popularity
Jaedyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaedyn 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 2,778 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
Jaedyn 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 Jaedyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jaedyns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 35 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Jaedyn, while New Mexico, Connecticut, Arkansas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 66 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaedyn
The name Jaedyn is a relatively modern invented name that emerged in the late 20th century. It is believed to be a combination of the names Jade and Aiden, with the former being a gemstone name of Spanish origin and the latter being an Irish name meaning "little fire" or "fiery one." While the components of the name have historical roots, the specific spelling and construction of Jaedyn is a more recent creation.
As a newly coined name, Jaedyn does not have a long and storied history like many traditional names. However, it has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries like the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The rise of unique and creative name choices among parents has contributed to the increasing use of invented names like Jaedyn.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jaedyn can be traced back to the late 1990s, when it started appearing in birth records and baby name lists. While there are no famous historical figures specifically named Jaedyn, the name has been adopted by a few notable individuals in recent years.
Jaedyn De La Cerda, an American actress known for her roles in television shows like "The Thundermans" and "Henry Danger," was born in 2003. Jaedyn Shaw, a Canadian singer and songwriter, rose to prominence as a contestant on the reality competition show "The Next Star" in the early 2010s. Additionally, Jaedyn Randolph, an American basketball player, played for the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley from 2016 to 2020.
It is worth noting that while Jaedyn is a modern name, its components, Jade and Aiden, have their own histories. Jade, derived from the Spanish word "piedra de ijada" meaning "stone of the side," has been used as a gemstone name for centuries. Aiden, on the other hand, has its origins in Irish mythology and has been a popular name in Ireland for many generations.
As a relatively new name, the historical significance of Jaedyn is limited, but it reflects the contemporary trend of creating unique and unconventional names by combining elements from different sources. While it may not have a long lineage, Jaedyn has found its place in the ever-evolving landscape of modern naming practices.
People
Jaedyn + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jaedyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaedyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4,632 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaedyn 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 73,997 US residents.
Is Jaedyn a common name?
We classify Jaedyn as "Rare". It ranks above 96.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 4,687 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaedyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaedyn was 2007, when 401 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaedyn is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jaedyn a female name?
Yes, 55.3% of people registered as Jaedyn 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.