Jaydan first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Jaydan has been for the last 32 years (from 1992 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Jaydan

A masculine name of Native American origins meaning "large wanderer".

Popularity of Jaydan by gender

Based on the last 32 years of data, Jaydan is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 84% of people named Jaydan being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 47 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Jaydan.

Year Male Count Female Count
2023 47 0
2022 65 0
2021 73 0
2020 64 0
2019 72 0
2018 86 7
2017 85 6
2016 131 6
2015 125 13
2014 146 11
2013 160 15
2012 191 16
2011 206 44
2010 195 34
2009 249 39
2008 236 48
2007 223 53
2006 177 50
2005 136 54
2004 124 47
2003 100 42
2002 81 19
2001 53 32
2000 38 21
1999 42 14
1998 18 7
1997 11 7
1996 10 0
1994 5 0
1992 5 0

The history of the first name Jaydan

The name Jaydan is a relatively modern invention, believed to have originated as a variant of the more traditional name Jayden. While the exact origins of the name are unclear, it is thought to be a combination of the Hebrew name "Jaiden" and the English suffix "-an."

The Hebrew name Jaiden is derived from the biblical name Judah, which means "praise" or "celebrated." This name has a long and rich history, with references dating back to the Old Testament of the Bible. One of the most notable figures with this name is Judah, the fourth son of Jacob and Leah, who played a significant role in the biblical narrative.

The addition of the English suffix "-an" to create Jaydan is a modern twist, likely intended to give the name a more unique and distinctive sound. This practice of modifying traditional names or creating new ones by combining elements from different languages is not uncommon in contemporary naming trends.

While the name Jaydan may not have a long historical lineage, it has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries. Some notable individuals who have borne this name include:

  1. Jaydan Bird (born 1996), a Canadian soccer player who has represented Canada at the youth international level.
  2. Jaydan Okuniev (born 2001), an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League (AFL).
  3. Jaydan Crozier (born 2001), a Canadian soccer player who plays as a midfielder for the Colorado Rapids in Major League Soccer (MLS).
  4. Jaydan Hayler (born 2000), an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Swindon Town.
  5. Jaydan Buchanan (born 2004), an Australian rules footballer who plays for the West Coast Eagles in the AFL.

It's worth noting that the name Jaydan, while gaining popularity, is still relatively uncommon compared to more traditional names. Its usage is primarily concentrated in certain regions and cultures, reflecting the ever-evolving nature of naming trends and preferences.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Jaydan was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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