Jaydan first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Jaydan has been for the last 33 years (from 1992 to 2024) 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 33 years of data, Jaydan is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 85% of people named Jaydan being male.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 47 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Jaydan.

YearMale CountFemale Count
2024470
2023470
2022650
2021730
2020640
2019720
2018867
2017856
20161316
201512513
201414611
201316015
201219116
201120644
201019534
200924939
200823648
200722353
200617750
200513654
200412447
200310042
20028119
20015332
20003821
19994214
1998187
1997117
1996100
199450
199250

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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