Jeydan
A Persian name derived from Jayda and meaning "new life, new era".
Name Census estimates that about 129 living Americans carry the first name Jeydan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jeydan today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jeydan births was 2023 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jeydan. 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
129
~ 1 in 2,657,010 Americans
Peak year
2023
14 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,998
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Jeydan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jeydan 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 68 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Jeydan remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jeydan 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 Jeydan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jeydans live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jeydan
The name Jeydan is believed to have originated from the Arabic language. It is a relatively modern name that gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the Middle Eastern region. While its precise origin and meaning are not entirely clear, some scholars suggest that it may be derived from the Arabic word "jayyid," which means "excellent" or "good."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jeydan can be traced back to the late 1980s. However, there are no significant historical references or mentions of this name in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. This suggests that it is a relatively new name that has emerged within the past few decades.
Despite its recent origins, the name Jeydan has gained a certain level of recognition, and there are a few notable individuals who have carried this name throughout history. One such individual is Jeydan Al-Omari, a Syrian footballer who played as a defender for several clubs, including Al-Karamah and Al-Wahda, in the early 2000s.
Another individual named Jeydan is Jeydan Al-Khaldi, a Kuwaiti novelist and author who has written several books exploring themes of identity, culture, and societal issues. Al-Khaldi's works have garnered critical acclaim and have been translated into multiple languages.
In the realm of academia, Jeydan Al-Shami is a prominent figure. Al-Shami is a professor of linguistics at the University of Damascus in Syria, and his research has focused on the study of Arabic dialects and their historical development.
Moving to the field of business, Jeydan Al-Ghamdi is a Saudi entrepreneur and investor who has made significant contributions to the technology and startup ecosystem in the Middle East. Al-Ghamdi is the founder of several successful ventures and has been recognized for his innovative approach to business.
Lastly, Jeydan Al-Qassimi is a Emirati artist and painter whose works have been exhibited in various galleries and exhibitions across the United Arab Emirates and the broader Middle Eastern region. Al-Qassimi's paintings often explore themes of cultural identity, tradition, and the diversity of the Arab world.
While the name Jeydan is relatively new and its origins are not well-documented, it has gained recognition and been associated with notable individuals in various fields, from sports and literature to academia and business. This name's modern popularity reflects the dynamic and evolving cultural landscape of the Middle Eastern region.
People
Jeydan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jeydan 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
Jeydan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jeydan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 129 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jeydan 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 2,657,010 US residents.
Is Jeydan a common name?
We classify Jeydan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 130 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jeydan most popular?
The single biggest year for Jeydan was 2023, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jeydan is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jeydan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jeydan 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.