Paden
Paden is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Path or pad; fighter (from Old English roots).
Origin and history
Paden originated as an English surname derived from a place name or the personal name Pada. It is relatively rare in the United States, used primarily as a masculine given name. Its usage reflects the modern trend of using traditional surnames as first names.
Popularity in the United States
1,783 babies in the United States have been named Paden since 1880. It ranks #3029 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1816.
States where it is most popular
- TX (56.1 %)
- CA (10.6 %)
- UT (10.3 %)
- OK (8.4 %)
- MO (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 | 256 |
| 1990-2000 | 548 |
| 2000-2010 | 553 |
| 2010-2019 | 315 |
| 2020-2029 | 111 |
Fun facts
- Paden originated as an English surname before transitioning into a given name in the United States.
- Its pronunciation fits alongside popular contemporary two-syllable names ending in '-den' like Braden and Hayden.