Jaydn
A modern invented name possibly derived from Jayden, meaning "thankful".
Name Census estimates that about 1,053 living Americans carry the first name Jaydn. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 64.6% of registrations being male. The average person named Jaydn today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaydn births was 2008 (108 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaydn. 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
- • Jaydn sits in rare territory as a truly gender-neutral name, given to boys and girls in near-equal numbers.
People living today
1.1K
~ 1 in 325,503 Americans
Peak year
2008
108 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2023 SSA rank
#9,277
Tracked since 1994
Gender
Gender distribution for Jaydn
Jaydn is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 1,066 total registrations, 689 (64.6%) were male and 377 (35.4%) were female.
Jaydn as a male name
- Ranked #9,277 in 2023
- 8 male births in 2023
- Peak: 2008 (73 births)
Jaydn as a female name
- Ranked #13,614 in 2015
- 7 female births in 2015
- Peak: 2006 (44 births)
Popularity
Jaydn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaydn 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 675 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
Jaydn 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 Jaydn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jaydns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. Texas, California, Nebraska recorded the most babies named Jaydn, while Washington, North Carolina, Indiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 17 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaydn
The name Jaydn is a relatively modern invention, emerging in the late 20th century as a variant spelling of the more traditional name Jayden. It is believed to have originated as a combination of the names Jay and Ayden, with the latter deriving from the Hebrew name Aiden, meaning "little fire."
While the name Jaydn itself does not have a deep historical lineage, its component parts can be traced back to various cultures and linguistic roots. The name Jay, for instance, can be linked to the Latin name Gaius, which was popular among ancient Romans. Ayden, on the other hand, finds its roots in the Hebrew language and has been in use for centuries within Jewish communities.
While there are no known historical figures or characters in ancient texts or religious scriptures specifically named Jaydn, the name's modern emergence has led to its adoption by a number of notable individuals. One such person is Jaydn Michael, an American actor best known for his role in the television series "The Fosters." Born in 2003, he has been active in the entertainment industry since a young age.
Another notable bearer of the name Jaydn is the American football player Jaydn Ott. Born in 2002, he currently plays as a defensive back for the University of California, Berkeley.
In the world of literature, Jaydn Grenier is a Canadian author and poet known for his works exploring themes of identity and belonging. Born in 1989, his debut poetry collection, "Unraveling," was published in 2018.
In the realm of music, Jaydn Carter is an American singer and songwriter who gained recognition through her appearances on the reality competition show "The Voice" in 2018.
Lastly, Jaydn Wynters is a British entrepreneur and motivational speaker, known for her work in promoting diversity and inclusion in the business world. Born in 1985, she has been recognized for her efforts in empowering underrepresented communities.
While the name Jaydn is relatively new and lacks a deep historical lineage, it has already been embraced by individuals across various fields, suggesting its potential for continued popularity in the years to come.
People
Jaydn + last name combinations
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FAQ
Jaydn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaydn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,053 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaydn 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 325,503 US residents.
Is Jaydn a common name?
We classify Jaydn as "Rare". It ranks above 90.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,066 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaydn most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaydn was 2008, when 108 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaydn is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jaydn a male name?
Yes, 64.6% of people registered as Jaydn 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.
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.