Jadon
Boy name · #1285 in 2025 · Rare
In 2025, 153 baby boys were named Jadon, placing it at #1285 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #915, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 11,765 boys born in 2025 was named Jadon.
Babies named Jadon per year. Source: SSA.
The 52-year story
Jadon first appears in the Social Security records in 1973, when 11 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2006, when 756 boys were named Jadon — good for #398 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Jadon against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Jadon in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Jadon is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Jadon will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Jadon is most common
State-level data for Jadon is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Jadon
Statistically, parents drawn to Jadon tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Jaydon, Braydon, London, Javon, and Jaylon.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Jadon | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 153 | #1281 |
| 2024 | 135 | #1387 |
| 2023 | 151 | #1271 |
| 2022 | 125 | #1447 |
| 2021 | 140 | #1325 |
| 2020 | 119 | #1451 |
| 2019 | 113 | #1507 |
| 2018 | 133 | #1348 |
| 2017 | 161 | #1164 |
| 2016 | 189 | #1045 |
| 2015 | 235 | #915 |
| 2014 | 260 | #853 |
| 2013 | 252 | #845 |
| 2012 | 319 | #730 |
| 2011 | 389 | #616 |
| 2010 | 445 | #571 |
| 2009 | 535 | #505 |
| 2008 | 586 | #471 |
| 2007 | 685 | #423 |
| 2006 | 756 | #398 |
| 2005 | 637 | #421 |
| 2004 | 613 | #426 |
| 2003 | 702 | #372 |
| 2002 | 604 | #415 |
| 2001 | 510 | #466 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jadon a popular boy name?
Jadon ranked #1285 among boys in 2025 with 153 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #915.
When was the name Jadon most popular?
Jadon peaked in 2006, when 756 American boys received the name (ranked #398 that year). Since 2006 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Jadon?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 11,765 newborn American boys was named Jadon. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.