Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Jayden.
National Rank (2025)
#70
All-Time Peak Rank
#4 (2010)
Total U.S. Births
253,989
Unisex Distribution92.0% Boy / 8.0% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Jayden Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Jayden
According to SSA data, Jayden achieved its highest historical rank of #4 in 2010. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2009 with 17,316 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 59.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 41 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Jayden scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-59.8% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record17,316Births in 2009
Years in Top 100
23yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
41Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:0
1970s:12
1980s:89
1990s:3,119
2000s:88,603
2010s:126,104
2020s:36,062
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesJa-yen
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with J, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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