Jadon
Boy name · #1285 in 2025 · Uniqueness 57/100
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, 1880–2025. 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?
Jadon scores 57 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Jadon is most common
Geography matters for names, and Jadon is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Jadons were CA (18), TX (17), GA (9), FL (8), NC (8). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
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. It scores 57/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
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.