Unisex · #8,947 in 2026

Jadan

Current Rank
#8,947
Peak Rank
#1,471 (2005)
Total Babies
1K
5-Yr Trend
-8%
👧 Girl peak #2,924 (343 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,471 (1K total)
👦As Boy Name
1994
First Year
2024
Last Year
2005
Peak Year
#1471
Peak Rank
1K
Total Count
31
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1996
First Year
2011
Last Year
2001
Peak Year
#2924
Peak Rank
343
Total Count
15
Years Active

The Story of Jadan

As a girl name

Jadan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1996, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2001, when 49 Jadans were born — ranking #2,924 that year. As of 2026, Jadan ranks #16,763 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 343 Jadans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Jadan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1994, with 11 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2005, when 99 Jadans were born — ranking #1,471 that year. As of 2026, Jadan ranks #8,947 for boys with 8 births, gradually falling (-8%). In total, more than 1K Jadans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Jadan

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jadan

What does the name Jadan mean?
Jadan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1994. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Jadan in 2026?
In 2026, Jadan ranks #8,947 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Jadan most popular?
Jadan reached its peak popularity in 2005, ranking #1,471 that year with 99 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Jadan most popular?
Jadan has historically been most popular in Maryland, Alabama, South Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jadan.
Is Jadan a unisex name?
Yes — Jadan is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 22% of Jadans assigned female and 78% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Jadan?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jadan include Silverio, Tonya, Demon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jadan

Jadan is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1994 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Jadan's peak popularity came in 2005 when it ranked #1,471. Use the chart and map above to compare Jadan'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.