Jadon
Jadon is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Thankful, God has heard, or he will judge.
Origin and history
Jadon is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, meaning thankful or he will judge. It appears in the Old Testament as the name of one of the rebuilders of Jerusalem's walls. In the United States, it gained moderate popularity starting in the late 1990s alongside similar sounding names like Jayden and Jaden.
Popularity in the United States
10,606 babies in the United States have been named Jadon since 1880. It ranks #1161 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1174.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.1 %)
- TX (11.8 %)
- FL (7 %)
- NY (5.7 %)
- PA (4.6 %)
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 | 84 |
| 1980-1990 | 144 |
| 1990-2000 | 997 |
| 2000-2010 | 6,062 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,496 |
| 2020-2029 | 823 |
Famous people named Jadon
- Jadon Sancho: Athlete, Soccer Player
- Jadon Haselwood: Athlete, Football Player
- Jadon Lavik: Musician, Singer
Nicknames
Jay, Jade
Fun facts
- In the Bible, Jadon the Meronothite helped repair the wall of Jerusalem under Nehemiah's leadership.
- Jadon rose in popularity during the late 1990s and early 2000s alongside the popular 'aden' naming pattern.