Jaden
Jaden is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
God has heard, or thankful; modern rhyming name.
Origin and history
Jaden is a modern invented name that gained immense popularity in the United States starting in the late 1990s. It is often considered a variant of the biblical name Jadon or part of the rhyming '-aden' trend (like Braden and Hayden). It remains a steady choice for modern American parents.
Popularity in the United States
81,469 babies in the United States have been named Jaden since 1880. It ranks #364 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #340.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.1 %)
- TX (9.6 %)
- NY (7.3 %)
- FL (6.6 %)
- GA (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 59 |
| 1980-1990 | 233 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,315 |
| 2000-2010 | 46,277 |
| 2010-2019 | 24,744 |
| 2020-2029 | 5,841 |
Famous people named Jaden
- Jaden Smith: Actor, Rapper
- Jaden Schwartz: Hockey Player
- Jaden Ivey: Basketball Player
Fun facts
- Jaden rose rapidly in U.S. baby name rankings during the late 1990s and early 2000s, helping launch the major '-aden' name trend.
- High-profile celebrity usage in the late 1990s brought the spelling Jaden into mainstream American consciousness.