Xayden
An invented name with no clear meaning or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 931 living Americans carry the first name Xayden. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Xayden today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xayden births was 2017 (72 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Xayden. 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
931
~ 1 in 368,157 Americans
Peak year
2017
72 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,126
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Xayden: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Xayden 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 537 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Xayden remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Xayden 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 Xayden during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Xaydens live
The SSA's state-level files cover 10 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Xayden, while Michigan, Hawaii, Colorado recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 26 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Xayden
The name Xayden is a relatively modern invention, with no known historical roots or cultural origin. It appears to be a creative variation of the more traditional name Aidan or Aiden, which has its origins in the Irish Gaelic language.
Aidan is derived from the Gaelic word "aodh" meaning "fire" or "fiery one". The name was popularized in the 7th century by St. Aidan, an Irish monk who spread Christianity in northern England. St. Aidan was responsible for the establishment of the monastery on the island of Lindisfarne, which became an important center of learning and spirituality.
The name Xayden seems to be a more modern variant, likely created in the late 20th or early 21st century. The addition of the letter "X" at the beginning may have been an attempt to give the name a more unique or contemporary flair. However, there are no known historical figures or references specifically associated with the spelling "Xayden".
While the name Xayden itself does not have a long historical lineage, it can be considered a derivative of the more traditional Aidan. Some notable individuals named Aidan throughout history include:
1. Aidan of Lindisfarne (d. 651), the Irish monk who established the monastery on Lindisfarne and is venerated as a saint.
2. Aidan MacCarthy (c. 1601-1666), an Irish soldier and landowner who fought in the Confederate Wars of the 1640s.
3. Aidan Higgins (1927-2015), an Irish novelist and short story writer known for his experimental style.
4. Aidan Quinn (born 1959), an American actor known for films like "Legends of the Fall" and "Benny & Joon".
5. Aidan Turner (born 1983), an Irish actor best known for his roles in "The Hobbit" films and the TV series "Poldark".
While the name Xayden may not have a rich historical background, its connection to the traditional Aidan provides a link to the ancient Irish culture and the spread of Christianity in the British Isles. As a modern variant, it reflects the ongoing evolution and creativity in naming practices.
People
Xayden + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Xayden 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
Xayden: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Xayden?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 931 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xayden 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 368,157 US residents.
Is Xayden a common name?
We classify Xayden as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 938 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Xayden most popular?
The single biggest year for Xayden was 2017, when 72 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xayden is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Xayden a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Xayden 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.