Unisex · #2,967 in 2026

Jaydan

Current Rank
#2,967
Peak Rank
#856 (2009)
Total Babies
3K
5-Yr Trend
-36%
👧 Girl peak #2,969 (585 total)
👦 Boy peak #856 (3K total)
👦As Boy Name
1992
First Year
2026
Last Year
2009
Peak Year
#856
Peak Rank
3K
Total Count
33
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1997
First Year
2018
Last Year
2005
Peak Year
#2969
Peak Rank
585
Total Count
22
Years Active

The Story of Jaydan

As a girl name

Jaydan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1997, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2005, when 54 Jaydans were born — ranking #2,969 that year. As of 2026, Jaydan ranks #12,462 for girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 585 Jaydans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Jaydan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1992, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 249 Jaydans were born — ranking #856 that year. As of 2026, Jaydan ranks #2,967 for boys with 42 births, falling sharply (-36%). In total, more than 3K Jaydans 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 Jaydan

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jaydan

What does the name Jaydan mean?
Jaydan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1992. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Jaydan in 2026?
In 2026, Jaydan ranks #2,967 among boys' names in the U.S., with 42 babies given the name that year.
When was Jaydan most popular?
Jaydan reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #856 that year with 249 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Jaydan most popular?
Jaydan has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico, Mississippi, Kentucky. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jaydan.
Is Jaydan a unisex name?
Yes — Jaydan is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 15% of Jaydans assigned female and 85% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Jaydan?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jaydan include Luigi, Attilio, Achilles. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jaydan

Jaydan is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1992 and has accumulated 3K births in the dataset. Jaydan's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #856. Use the chart and map above to compare Jaydan'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.