Laiden
An Old English name meaning "way" or "path".
Name Census estimates that about 344 living Americans carry the first name Laiden. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Laiden today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Laiden births was 2011 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Laiden. 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
344
~ 1 in 996,379 Americans
Peak year
2011
24 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,780
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Laiden: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Laiden 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 200 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Laiden remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Laiden 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 Laiden during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Laidens live
Origin
Meaning and history of Laiden
The name Laiden is believed to have originated from the Old English word "lad," which means "path" or "way." This suggests that the name may have been used to describe someone who lived near a path or traveled frequently. The name is thought to have first emerged in the 7th or 8th century, during the Anglo-Saxon period in what is now England.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Laiden can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners and properties in England compiled in 1086 by order of King William the Conqueror. The Domesday Book mentions a landowner named Laiden of Wiltshire, indicating that the name was in use among the English nobility at that time.
In the 12th century, a notable figure named Laiden de Beaumont was a prominent architect and engineer who oversaw the construction of several castles and fortifications in Normandy, France. He is credited with introducing innovative techniques in medieval military architecture, showcasing the importance of the name in the field of engineering during that era.
During the 13th century, a monk named Laiden of Winchester gained recognition for his scholarly work in translating and preserving ancient manuscripts. His contributions to preserving historical knowledge and literature earned him a respected reputation among the religious and academic circles of his time.
In the 15th century, a figure named Laiden Grimaldi played a significant role in the history of Monaco. He was a member of the influential Grimaldi family and served as the Lord of Monaco from 1457 to 1494. His reign saw the expansion of Monegasque territory and the strengthening of the principality's defenses, cementing the name's association with leadership and power during the Renaissance period.
Another notable individual bearing the name Laiden was a 17th-century Scottish explorer and adventurer named Laiden MacLeod. He is known for his daring expeditions to the Arctic regions and his detailed accounts of the indigenous peoples and landscapes he encountered, contributing to the early understanding of these remote areas.
While the name Laiden has declined in popularity in recent times, its rich history spanning several centuries and its association with diverse fields such as architecture, literature, exploration, and leadership make it a name with a remarkable legacy.
People
Laiden + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Laiden as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Laiden: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Laiden?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 344 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Laiden 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 996,379 US residents.
Is Laiden a common name?
We classify Laiden as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 347 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Laiden most popular?
The single biggest year for Laiden was 2011, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Laiden is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Laiden a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Laiden 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.