Jakayden
A modern invented name with unconventional spelling of undetermined meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 496 living Americans carry the first name Jakayden. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jakayden today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jakayden births was 2013 (43 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jakayden. 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
496
~ 1 in 691,037 Americans
Peak year
2013
43 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,515
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Jakayden: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jakayden from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 338 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Jakayden remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jakayden 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 Jakayden during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jakaydens live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana recorded the most babies named Jakayden, while Florida, Georgia, Alabama recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 35 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jakayden
The given name Jakayden is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th or early 21st century. It does not appear to have any direct linguistic roots or historical references, being a combination of more common name elements such as "Jake" and "Cayden."
The first part of the name, "Jake," is a shortened form of the biblical name Jacob, which comes from the Hebrew word "ya'aqov," meaning "supplanter" or "heel-catcher." This name has a rich history, appearing in the Book of Genesis as one of the patriarchs of the Israelites and the father of the twelve tribes of Israel.
The latter part of the name, "Cayden," is likely derived from the Irish name Caden or the Welsh name Cadyn, which are anglicized versions of the Welsh name Cadwgan. This name is derived from the Welsh elements "cad" meaning "battle" and "gwgan" meaning "leader" or "commander."
While there are no recorded historical figures specifically named Jakayden, there are several notable individuals who have borne similar names or name elements throughout history:
1. Jacob, the biblical patriarch from the Book of Genesis, regarded as the father of the Israelites (circa 1800 BCE).
2. Cadwgan ap Bleddyn, a Welsh prince and military leader who fought against Norman invaders in the late 11th century (c. 1051 - c. 1111).
3. Jakob Fugger, a wealthy German merchant and banker who helped finance the Habsburg dynasty in the 16th century (1459 - 1525).
4. Jakob Böhme, a German philosopher and Christian mystic known for his influential writings on theology and metaphysics (1575 - 1624).
5. Jacob Grimm, a German philologist and one of the famous Brothers Grimm, who made significant contributions to the study of linguistics and folklore (1785 - 1863).
While the name Jakayden itself is a modern creation, it draws upon elements from various linguistic and cultural traditions, reflecting the diverse influences that shape contemporary naming practices.
People
Jakayden + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jakayden 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
Jakayden: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jakayden?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 496 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jakayden 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 691,037 US residents.
Is Jakayden a common name?
We classify Jakayden 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, 500 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jakayden most popular?
The single biggest year for Jakayden was 2013, when 43 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jakayden is about 10 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 Jakayden in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jakayden a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jakayden 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 Jakayden still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jakayden 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 Jakayden 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 many people share the name Jakayden?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Jakayden on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.