Raiden
Raiden is a boy's name of Japanese origin.
Meaning
Thunder and lightning.
Origin and history
Raiden is a Japanese name derived from the god of thunder and lightning, Raijin. It gained widespread cultural recognition globally through video games, martial arts culture, and pop media. In the United States, its popularity has surged significantly in recent years as modern parents favor strong, energetic names ending in 'n'.
Popularity in the United States
12,681 babies in the United States have been named Raiden since 1880. It ranks #1052 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #404.
States where it is most popular
- TX (12.2 %)
- CA (12 %)
- FL (6 %)
- OH (4 %)
- WA (3.9 %)
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 | 134 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,658 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,168 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,721 |
Famous people named Raiden
- Raiden Tameemon: Sumo Wrestler
Fun facts
- The name combines the Japanese kanji for 'rai' (thunder) and 'den' (lightning).
- The name's visibility in Western culture was largely propelled by popular video game franchises such as Mortal Kombat and Metal Gear.
- While rare in the 20th century, Raiden has seen a dramatic increase in U.S. usage since 2000.