Taiden
Of Japanese origin, meaning "celestial rice paddy" or "heavenly valley".
Name Census estimates that about 671 living Americans carry the first name Taiden. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Taiden today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Taiden births was 2015 (61 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Taiden. 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
671
~ 1 in 510,811 Americans
Peak year
2015
61 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,960
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Taiden: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Taiden 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 417 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Taiden remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Taiden 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 Taiden during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Taidens live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, Florida, North Carolina recorded the most babies named Taiden, while New York, North Carolina, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 19 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Taiden
The name Taiden is a relatively modern invention, with its origins being unclear. It is believed to have emerged in the late 20th century, possibly as a combination of the names Tyler and Aiden, or as a variation of the Gaelic name Taidín, meaning "little poet."
Some sources suggest that the name Taiden may have been inspired by the Japanese word "taiden," which means "electrical transmission" or "electrical conduction." However, there is no substantial evidence to support a direct link between the name and this Japanese term.
While the name Taiden does not have a long historical lineage, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name in recent years. One of the earliest recorded instances is Taiden Gallagher, an American actor born in 2004, known for his roles in television shows such as Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn and The Big Show Show.
Another individual with the name Taiden is Taiden Reyes, a Canadian actor born in 2009, who has appeared in various television shows and films, including The Hardy Boys and The Umbrella Academy.
In the realm of sports, Taiden Dutra is a Canadian soccer player born in 2006, who has represented Canada at the youth international level.
Taiden Zoppi is an American mixed martial artist and former collegiate wrestler, born in 1994, who has competed in various MMA promotions.
Finally, Taiden Morrow is an American social media personality and content creator, born in 2002, known for his presence on platforms like TikTok and YouTube.
While the name Taiden may not have a deep historical significance, it has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in North America. Its unique sound and modern flair have attracted parents seeking distinctive names for their children.
People
Taiden + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Taiden as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Taiden: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Taiden?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 671 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Taiden 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 510,811 US residents.
Is Taiden a common name?
We classify Taiden as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 676 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Taiden most popular?
The single biggest year for Taiden was 2015, when 61 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Taiden is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Taiden a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Taiden 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.