Jahdon
A masculine name derived from Hebrew meaning "God gives".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Jahdon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jahdon today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jahdon births was 2007 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jahdon. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jahdon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2007
6 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#11,494
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Jahdon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jahdon 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 Jahdon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jahdon
The name Jahdon is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, with roots that can be traced back to the early Islamic period. The name is derived from the Arabic word "jahd," which means "effort" or "endeavor." It is thought to have been first used as a name in reference to the concept of striving and perseverance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jahdon can be found in the writings of the renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher, Al-Ghazali, who lived in the 11th and 12th centuries. In his work, Al-Ghazali referred to the concept of "jahd" as a virtue, emphasizing the importance of diligence and hard work in one's spiritual and intellectual pursuits.
During the medieval Islamic golden age, the name Jahdon gained popularity among scholars and intellectuals who valued the principles of dedication and perseverance. One notable figure who bore this name was Jahdon al-Isfahani, a prominent mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 9th century. His contributions to the fields of geometry and trigonometry were significant, and his works were widely studied throughout the Islamic world.
As the Islamic civilization spread across various regions, the name Jahdon also found its way into other cultures and languages. In the Persian tradition, the name took on the form of "Jahdan," and it was often used to name individuals who were admired for their perseverance and determination.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who carried the name Jahdon or its variations. One such individual was Jahdon ibn Maslamah, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a renowned military leader who played a crucial role in the early Muslim conquests of the 7th century.
Another prominent figure was Jahdon al-Kurdi, a Kurdish poet and philosopher who lived in the 11th century. His works explored themes of spirituality, love, and the human condition, and his poetry was widely celebrated for its beauty and depth.
In more recent times, Jahdon al-Mughni was a renowned Syrian singer and composer who lived in the 20th century. His contributions to the preservation and promotion of traditional Arabic music earned him widespread acclaim and recognition.
While the name Jahdon may not be as commonly used today as it once was, its historical significance and the values it represents continue to inspire individuals who seek to embody the qualities of dedication, perseverance, and intellectual pursuit.
People
Jahdon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jahdon 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
Jahdon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jahdon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jahdon 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Jahdon a common name?
We classify Jahdon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jahdon most popular?
The single biggest year for Jahdon was 2007, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jahdon is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jahdon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jahdon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jahdon in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Jahdon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jahdon in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jahdon can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Jahdon?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.