Yaidden
A unique invented name with no definite meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Yaidden. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Yaidden today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yaidden births was 2015 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yaidden. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Yaidden. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2015
5 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2015 SSA rank
#13,962
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Yaidden: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Yaidden 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 Yaidden during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Yaidden
The name Yaidden has its origins in the ancient Semitic languages of the Near East, tracing back to the second millennium BCE. The earliest known form of the name is believed to be "Ya'iddan," derived from the Proto-Semitic root word "y-d-n," which means "to praise" or "to give thanks." This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have originally carried connotations of gratitude, reverence, or thanksgiving.
During the first millennium BCE, variations of the name appeared in various Semitic cultures and texts. In the Aramaic language, the name took the form "Yaddan," while in ancient Hebrew scripts, it was written as "Yaden." These early attestations indicate that the name was in use among the Semitic peoples of the Levant and Mesopotamia.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing a version of this name was Yaddan, a prominent scribe and scholar who lived in the city of Babylon during the 6th century BCE. His contributions to the preservation and transmission of cuneiform literature were noted by the historian Berossus.
In the 4th century BCE, a Greek philosopher named Yaiden, born in the city of Ephesus in Asia Minor, gained recognition for his writings on ethics and metaphysics. His works, though now lost, were referenced by later classical authors such as Cicero and Plutarch.
During the medieval period, the name resurfaced in various forms across the Middle East and North Africa. One notable figure was Yayden al-Andalusi, a renowned mathematician and astronomer from 10th century Cordoba, whose treatises on celestial mechanics influenced the development of Islamic astronomy.
In the 13th century, a Sufi mystic named Yaidden al-Bukhari achieved fame for his spiritual teachings and poetic compositions. His collection of mystical poetry, known as the "Diwan-e-Yaidden," is still studied by Sufis today.
Another historical figure of note was Yaidden ibn Battuta, a Moroccan scholar and explorer who embarked on an extensive journey across Africa, Asia, and Europe in the 14th century. His travelogue, known as the "Rihla" or "The Journey," provides invaluable insights into the cultures and societies of the medieval world.
While the name Yaidden has maintained a presence throughout history, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa, its usage has been relatively rare in recent centuries. However, its linguistic roots and historical associations continue to reflect a rich cultural heritage spanning several millennia.
People
Yaidden + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yaidden as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yaidden: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yaidden?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yaidden 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Yaidden a common name?
We classify Yaidden as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yaidden most popular?
The single biggest year for Yaidden was 2015, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yaidden is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Yaidden in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yaidden a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yaidden 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.
Is Yaidden still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yaidden in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Yaidden can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Yaidden?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.