Xaiden
A variant masculine name representing a form of the name Zaidan.
Name Census estimates that about 1,359 living Americans carry the first name Xaiden. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Xaiden today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xaiden births was 2019 (117 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Xaiden. 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.
Key insights
- • Xaiden is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 10 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.4K
~ 1 in 252,211 Americans
Peak year
2019
117 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,760
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Xaiden: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Xaiden 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 797 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Xaiden remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Xaiden 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 Xaiden during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Xaidens live
The SSA's state-level files cover 18 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Xaiden, while Wisconsin, Washington, Tennessee recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 28 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Xaiden
The name Xaiden is a modern invented name that emerged in the late 20th century. It does not have any direct linguistic roots or origins in ancient languages or cultures. The name is likely a creative combination of the letter 'X' and the name 'Aiden', which itself is a modern variation of the Irish name Aodhán or Ædæn.
While the name Xaiden does not have any historical references or appearances in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records, it gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in the United States and other English-speaking countries. The earliest recorded examples of the name Xaiden are from the late 1990s and early 2000s.
There are no notable historical figures known to have borne the name Xaiden, as it is a relatively new name. However, here are five individuals who have been recorded with this first name:
1. Xaiden Merriman, an American child actor born in 2011, known for his roles in various television shows and films.
2. Xaiden Jones, an American YouTuber and social media personality born in 2002, known for his gaming and vlogging content.
3. Xaiden Garrett, an American singer and songwriter born in 2005, known for his participation in various talent competitions.
4. Xaiden Sinclair, an Australian rugby league player born in 2004, currently playing in the junior ranks.
5. Xaiden Mayes, an American basketball player born in 2006, who has competed in youth tournaments and showcases.
It is important to note that due to the relatively recent emergence of the name Xaiden, there may be limited historical records or information available about individuals bearing this name from earlier periods.
People
Xaiden + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Xaiden as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with X
Other first names starting with X with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Xaiden: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Xaiden?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,359 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xaiden 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 252,211 US residents.
Is Xaiden a common name?
We classify Xaiden as "Rare". It ranks above 91.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,369 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Xaiden most popular?
The single biggest year for Xaiden was 2019, when 117 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xaiden is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Xaiden a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Xaiden 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.