Yaiden
A modern invented name of uncertain meaning and origin.
Name Census estimates that about 186 living Americans carry the first name Yaiden. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Yaiden today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yaiden births was 2014 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yaiden. 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
186
~ 1 in 1,842,765 Americans
Peak year
2014
18 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,695
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Yaiden: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yaiden 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 121 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Yaiden remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yaiden 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 Yaiden during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Yaiden
The name Yaiden is a relatively modern invention, likely originating from a combination of the popular names Aidan and Jayden. While its precise origins are unclear, it appears to have emerged in the late 20th or early 21st century, possibly as a creative variation on these more established names.
Yaiden does not have deep historical roots or connections to specific languages or cultures. It is an entirely new name, crafted to have a unique and distinctive sound. Unlike many traditional names, it is not derived from ancient words or inspired by religious or historical figures.
As a relatively new name, there are no recorded instances of Yaiden appearing in ancient texts, scriptures, or historical records. Its use is a modern phenomenon, and it is unlikely that any notable figures from previous centuries bore this name.
Given its recent creation, there are limited examples of notable individuals carrying the name Yaiden. However, a few individuals with this first name have gained recognition in various fields, such as:
1. Yaiden Bunce, a British singer-songwriter born in 2007, known for his appearances on the talent show The Voice Kids UK.
2. Yaiden Sarmiento, a Venezuelan baseball player born in 2003, who has played in the minor leagues for the New York Yankees organization.
3. Yaiden Islas, a Mexican-American actor and social media personality, known for his roles in television series and short films.
4. Yaiden Primero, an American mixed martial artist and wrestler, who has competed in various regional promotions.
5. Yaiden Ramirez, a Spanish tennis player, who has participated in junior tournaments and aspires to turn professional.
While these individuals may not be widely famous, they represent some of the earliest documented cases of the name Yaiden being used. As a relatively new name, its history and legacy are still being written, and it remains to be seen if it will gain broader popularity or remain a unique and uncommon choice.
People
Yaiden + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yaiden as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yaiden: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yaiden?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 186 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yaiden 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 1,842,765 US residents.
Is Yaiden a common name?
We classify Yaiden as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 187 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yaiden most popular?
The single biggest year for Yaiden was 2014, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yaiden is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Yaiden a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yaiden 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.