Jeyden
A name of American origin, possibly a blend of Jayden and Breyden.
Name Census estimates that about 780 living Americans carry the first name Jeyden. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jeyden today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jeyden births was 2022 (74 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jeyden. 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
780
~ 1 in 439,429 Americans
Peak year
2022
74 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,214
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Jeyden: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jeyden 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 368 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jeyden 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 Jeyden during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jeydens live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. Texas, New York, Florida recorded the most babies named Jeyden, while Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 36 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jeyden
The name Jeyden is a relatively modern coinage that has emerged in recent times, primarily in English-speaking countries. It is not a traditional name with deep historical roots or a clear linguistic origin. However, there are a few possibilities regarding its formation and potential influences.
One theory suggests that Jeyden is a variant or combination of the names Jayden and Aiden, both of which have gained popularity in recent decades. Jayden is a masculine name derived from the Hebrew name Jadon, meaning "thankful" or "he will judge." Aiden, on the other hand, is an Irish name meaning "little fire" or "fiery."
Another possible influence is the name Jaden, which has become increasingly popular in recent years. Jaden is a variation of the Hebrew name Jadon and may have inspired the creation of Jeyden as a unique twist on a similar-sounding name.
While Jeyden does not have a long historical record, it has been used as a first name for both boys and girls in various parts of the world. Some notable individuals with the name Jeyden include:
1. Jeyden Brockington, an American basketball player born in 2004.
2. Jeyden Rasheed, a Canadian actor known for his roles in television series like "The Next Step" and "Ghostwriter."
3. Jeyden Curry, a young American entrepreneur and author who wrote the book "The ABCs of Entrepreneurship" at the age of 7.
4. Jeyden Ortiz, an American boxer and amateur champion in the welterweight division.
5. Jeyden Saunders, a British singer and songwriter who gained popularity on social media platforms.
Although the name Jeyden lacks a deep historical lineage, it reflects the modern trend of creating unique and inventive names by blending or modifying existing names. As with many contemporary names, Jeyden's popularity and usage may continue to evolve and change over time.
People
Jeyden + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jeyden 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
Jeyden: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jeyden?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 780 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jeyden 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 439,429 US residents.
Is Jeyden a common name?
We classify Jeyden as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 786 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jeyden most popular?
The single biggest year for Jeyden was 2022, when 74 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jeyden is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jeyden a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jeyden 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.