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Jayden

Quick answerThe name 'Jayden' is a modern invented name, likely derived from the Hebrew name 'Yadon' (meaning "thankful" or "God has heard") combined with the popular -den suffix, though it has no established linguistic root.

English (Modern) · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#70
TrendStable
Peak year2009
Syllables2
OriginEnglish (Modern)
LanguageEnglish (Modern)
CultureEnglish (Modern)
Letters6
Numerology5 Chaldean 8
Global rank#30

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Jayden

The name 'Jayden' is a modern invented name, likely derived from the Hebrew name 'Yadon' (meaning "thankful" or "God has heard") combined with the popular -den suffix, though it has no established linguistic root.

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Etymology

The name 'Jayden' is a modern invented name, likely derived from the Hebrew name 'Yadon' (meaning "thankful" or "God has heard") combined with the popular -den suffix, though it has no established linguistic root. It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, and gained popularity in the late 20th century without specific religious or historical significance.

Jayden currently ranks #70 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.

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