Jaidan
Jaidan is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Thankful, or judgment of God (derived from Jaden/Jadon); often used as a modern phonetic creation.
Origin and history
Jaidan is a modern invented name, likely created as a contemporary spelling variation of Jayden or Jaden. The name gained popularity in the United States during the late 1990s and early 2000s alongside the surge of similar-sounding names. It remains a relatively rare alternative spelling for boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,073 babies in the United States have been named Jaidan since 1880. It ranks #3614 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1832.
States where it is most popular
- TX (35.1 %)
- NY (21.4 %)
- CA (16.4 %)
- FL (11.5 %)
- NJ (7.3 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 26 |
| 2000-2010 | 559 |
| 2010-2019 | 393 |
| 2020-2029 | 95 |
Nicknames
Jay, Jai
Fun facts
- Jaidan developed as an alternative phonetic spelling of Jaden, influenced by the popularity of names ending in -den.
- The name saw its highest levels of usage in the U.S. during the early 2000s.