Jaidin
A diminutive form of Jaden, an invented name blend.
Name Census estimates that about 500 living Americans carry the first name Jaidin. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 62.6% of registrations being male. The average person named Jaidin today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaidin births was 2008 (44 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaidin. 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
500
~ 1 in 685,509 Americans
Peak year
2008
44 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2020 SSA rank
#12,862
Tracked since 1998
Census
Jaidin in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 444 people with the first name Jaidin, which placed it at #22,416 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#22,416
National first-name rank
People counted
444
444 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
39.2% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jaidin
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jaidin is White at 39.2%. The next largest groups are Black (28.6%) and Hispanic (18.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Jaidin described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Jaidin at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White39.2% · 174
- Black or African American28.6% · 127
- Hispanic or Latino18.0% · 80
- Two or more races10.4% · 46
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.7% · 12
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.1% · 5
Gender
Gender distribution for Jaidin
Jaidin is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 506 total registrations, 317 (62.6%) were male and 189 (37.4%) were female.
Jaidin as a male name
- Ranked #12,862 in 2020
- 5 male births in 2020
- Peak: 2008 (27 births)
Jaidin as a female name
- Ranked #14,095 in 2012
- 7 female births in 2012
- Peak: 2007 (22 births)
2020 Census snapshot
The 2020 Census sex table shows Jaidin on both sides of the split. Of the 445 people counted with this name, 260 were male (58.4%) and 185 were female (41.6%).
Popularity
Jaidin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaidin 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 333 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
Jaidin 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 Jaidin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jaidins live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaidin
The name Jaidin is thought to have originated from the Sanskrit language, with roots dating back to ancient India. It is believed to be a combination of the words "jai," meaning victory or triumph, and "din," meaning day or light. Thus, the name Jaidin can be interpreted as "victorious light" or "triumphant day."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jaidin can be found in the Puranic texts, a vast collection of ancient Hindu scriptures. These texts often mention Jaidin as a name for warriors and kings, reflecting the name's association with victory and triumph.
In the 8th century CE, a prominent figure named Jaidin was a renowned scholar and philosopher from the Indian subcontinent. He made significant contributions to the fields of logic, epistemology, and metaphysics, and his works were widely studied and debated throughout the region.
During the 12th century, a Buddhist monk named Jaidin gained recognition for his teachings and his efforts in spreading the Buddhist philosophy across various kingdoms in South Asia. He is credited with establishing several monasteries and educational institutions, which became centers of learning and spiritual growth.
In the 16th century, a Rajput warrior named Jaidin Singh was celebrated for his bravery and military prowess. He played a crucial role in defending his kingdom against invading forces, and his exploits were documented in various historical records and folk tales of the time.
Another notable figure with the name Jaidin was a 19th-century poet and playwright from present-day Pakistan. His works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality, were widely acclaimed and influential in the region's literary circles.
Over the centuries, the name Jaidin has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, each leaving their mark on history in their own unique way. While its origins can be traced back to ancient India, the name has transcended geographical boundaries and cultural traditions, becoming a symbol of triumph and enlightenment.
People
Jaidin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaidin 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
Jaidin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaidin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 500 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaidin 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 685,509 US residents.
Is Jaidin a common name?
We classify Jaidin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 506 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaidin most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaidin was 2008, when 44 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaidin is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Jaidin in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 444 people with the name Jaidin, or 0.15 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #22,416 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Jaidin in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Jaidin?
The 2020 Census sex table shows Jaidin on both sides of the split. Of the 445 people counted with this name, 260 were male (58.4%) and 185 were female (41.6%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Jaidin?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jaidin is White at 39.2%. The next largest groups are Black (28.6%) and Hispanic (18.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Jaidin most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Jaidin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 39.2% (174 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Jaidin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaidin a male name?
Yes, 62.6% of people registered as Jaidin 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 Jaidin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaidin 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 Jaidin 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.
How many people are called Jaidin?
You can see how many Americans are named Jaidin on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.