Jaiden
Jaiden is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Thankful, God has heard, or modern invented name.
Origin and history
Jaiden is a modern invented name that gained widespread popularity in the United States during the late 1990s and early 2000s. It is typically understood as a variant spelling of Jayden, blending elements of the name Jay with the popular '-den' suffix. The name has established a strong presence as a popular contemporary choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
33,302 babies in the United States have been named Jaiden since 1880. It ranks #640 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #480.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.3 %)
- CA (9.8 %)
- FL (8.4 %)
- NY (7.6 %)
- GA (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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 529 |
| 2000-2010 | 13,803 |
| 2010-2019 | 15,197 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,773 |
Famous people named Jaiden
- Jaiden Dittfach: YouTuber, Animator
Nicknames
Jay
Fun facts
- Jaiden emerged as part of the late-1990s popularity wave of names sharing the '-aden' sound, alongside Aiden, Braden, and Caden.
- It developed alongside Jayden, Jaden, and Jaidyn, offering parents a distinct visual style while keeping the familiar pronunciation.