Jaiden
Boy name · #618 in 2025 · Uniqueness 70/100
Jaiden ranks #618 among American boys' names as of 2025, with 454 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #268, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 3,965 boys born in 2025 was named Jaiden.
The 34-year story
Jaiden first appears in the Social Security records in 1991, when 7 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2008, when 2,338 boys were named Jaiden — good for #172 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.
Babies named Jaiden per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Jaiden in class?
Jaiden scores 70 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Jaiden will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Jaiden is most common
Geography matters for names, and Jaiden is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Jaidens were TX (61), CA (54), FL (46), NY (25), GA (23). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Jaiden
Statistically, parents drawn to Jaiden tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Caiden, Cayden, Jaden, Landen, and Haiden.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Jaiden | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 454 | #617 |
| 2024 | 528 | #563 |
| 2023 | 603 | #503 |
| 2022 | 678 | #454 |
| 2021 | 737 | #417 |
| 2020 | 773 | #396 |
| 2019 | 916 | #359 |
| 2018 | 1,087 | #313 |
| 2017 | 1,148 | #305 |
| 2016 | 1,237 | #292 |
| 2015 | 1,364 | #268 |
| 2014 | 1,568 | #236 |
| 2013 | 1,766 | #213 |
| 2012 | 1,833 | #207 |
| 2011 | 2,069 | #187 |
| 2010 | 2,209 | #174 |
| 2009 | 2,271 | #171 |
| 2008 | 2,338 | #172 |
| 2007 | 2,119 | #192 |
| 2006 | 1,738 | #214 |
| 2005 | 1,565 | #224 |
| 2004 | 1,274 | #259 |
| 2003 | 973 | #308 |
| 2002 | 705 | #374 |
| 2001 | 494 | #475 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jaiden a popular boy name?
Jaiden ranked #618 among boys in 2025 with 454 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #268.
When was the name Jaiden most popular?
Jaiden peaked in 2008, when 2,338 American boys received the name (ranked #172 that year). Since 2008 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Jaiden?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 3,965 newborn American boys was named Jaiden. It scores 70/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify 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.