Find out how popular the first name Naiden has been for the last 14 years (from 2009 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Naiden by gender

Based on the last 14 years of data, Naiden is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 7 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Naiden.

The history of the first name Naiden

The name Naiden is believed to have its origins in the Slavic languages, particularly in the Bulgarian and Macedonian regions of the Balkans. It is thought to be derived from the Old Slavic word "naida," which means "found" or "discovered."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Naiden can be found in the 14th century Bulgarian chronicles, where it was mentioned as the name of a prominent nobleman. In the 16th century, there was a famous Bulgarian writer and scholar named Naiden Gerov, who was known for his contributions to Bulgarian literature and linguistics.

During the 19th century, the name Naiden gained popularity in the region due to the rise of nationalism and the cultural renaissance that occurred in Bulgaria and other Slavic nations. One notable figure from this period was Naiden Mollov, a Bulgarian revolutionary who played a key role in the struggle for independence from the Ottoman Empire.

In the 20th century, the name Naiden was still widely used in Bulgaria and Macedonia, but it also gained some recognition in other parts of the world. For example, there was a Russian-American scientist named Naiden Khroulev, who made significant contributions to the field of aerodynamics and worked for NASA in the 1960s.

Another notable individual with the name Naiden was Naiden Kirov, a Bulgarian writer and journalist who lived from 1920 to 1989. He was known for his novels and short stories that explored themes of social injustice and the human condition.

While the name Naiden has its roots in the Slavic cultures of the Balkans, it has also been adopted by individuals from other ethnic backgrounds over the years. However, its usage remains relatively uncommon outside of the regions where it originated.

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.

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