Boy · #10,806 in 2026

Gaiden

A spinoff or spin-off is any narrative work derived from an already existing work that focuses on different aspects from the original work.

Current Rank
#10,806
Peak Rank
#10,806 (2011)
Total Babies
16
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2004
First Year
2011
Last Year
2011
Peak Year
#10806
Peak Rank
16
Total Count
3
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Gaiden

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

A spinoff or spin-off is any narrative work derived from an already existing work that focuses on different aspects from the original work.

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Origin & history
One of the earliest spin-offs of the modern media era, if not the first, happened in 1941 when the supporting character Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve from the old time radio comedy show Fibber McGee and Molly became the star of his own program The Great Gildersleeve (1941–1957).

The Story of Gaiden

Gaiden first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2004, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 6 Gaidens were born — ranking #10,806 that year. As of 2026, Gaiden ranks #10,806 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 16 Gaidens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Gaiden

Phonetically similar names — useful when Gaiden is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Guidon
  • Gooden
  • Goodin
  • Gayden
  • Godden
  • Guyton
  • Goulden
  • Guiding
  • Godin
  • Guidance
  • Gotten
  • Goten

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gaiden

What does the name Gaiden mean?
A spinoff or spin-off is any narrative work derived from an already existing work that focuses on different aspects from the original work.
How popular is Gaiden in 2026?
In 2026, Gaiden ranks #10,806 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Gaiden most popular?
Gaiden reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #10,806 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Gaiden a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Gaiden is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Gaiden?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gaiden include Hayne, Jawayne, Arnab. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gaiden

Gaiden is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 16 births in the dataset. Gaiden's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #10,806. Use the chart and map above to compare Gaiden's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.