Jayden Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jayden is a modern name that has roots in English and Hebrew. It means 'thankful' or 'God has heard'. The name has evolved from similar names like Aidan and Jaden. It gained popularity in the late 20th century and is seen as a trendy choice today, with a youthful image. Jayden does not have direct biblical relevance.
The name Jayden is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. From 2020-2022, Jayden has been too falling for male in MidWest, falling for female in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too rising for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Jayden' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8770th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1394th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 43rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 26th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4616th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 282nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 936th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jayden' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jayden"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒeɪdən/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
The name Jayden is a modern invention, likely derived from the name Jaden, which itself is a variation of the name Aidan. It combines elements from both Hebrew and English roots.
Meaning
thankful, God has heard
Language Evolution
Jaden, Aidan, Jay
Historical Usage
Jayden gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, as part of a trend towards unique and trendy names.
Variants & Derivatives
Jaden, Jaiden, Aidan, Jaden
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Jayden is viewed as a trendy and youthful name, often associated with modernity and creativity.
Famous People
Jayden Smith, Jayden K. Smith
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jayden"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Jayden"
"Jayden" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 8770th of 10718 | 12 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1394th of 16616 | 968 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 43rd of 24088 | 141,206 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 26th of 23106 | 107,059 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4616th of 27321 | 310 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 282nd of 35406 | 18,221 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 936th of 30306 | 3,470 |
Regional Popularity of "Jayden" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
26.57% 979th/3685 |
51.26% 2294th/4475 |
36.29% 1885th/5194 |
13.80% 872nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
1.35% 62nd/4582 |
0.72% 37th/5164 |
0.59% 43rd/7313 |
0.67% 50th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
1.38% 55th/3984 |
0.60% 27th/4487 |
0.32% 22nd/6822 |
0.35% 22nd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Jayden" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
67.95% 2504th/3685 |
- |
73.87% 3837th/5194 |
50.70% 3203rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
5.39% 247th/4582 |
8.44% 436th/5164 |
3.49% 255th/7313 |
4.09% 305th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
21.41% 853rd/3984 |
31.58% 1417th/4487 |
13.08% 892nd/6822 |
13.93% 874th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jayden"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jayden" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.