Unisex · #8,914 in 2026

Jaydn

Current Rank
#8,914
Peak Rank
#1,947 (2008)
Total Babies
689
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #3,564 (377 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,947 (689 total)
👦As Boy Name
1994
First Year
2023
Last Year
2008
Peak Year
#1947
Peak Rank
689
Total Count
30
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1997
First Year
2015
Last Year
2006
Peak Year
#3564
Peak Rank
377
Total Count
19
Years Active

The Story of Jaydn

As a girl name

Jaydn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1997, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 44 Jaydns were born — ranking #3,564 that year. As of 2026, Jaydn ranks #13,003 for girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 377 Jaydns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Jaydn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1994, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 73 Jaydns were born — ranking #1,947 that year. As of 2026, Jaydn ranks #8,914 for boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 689 Jaydns 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 Jaydn

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jaydn 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 Jaydn

What does the name Jaydn mean?
Jaydn 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 Jaydn in 2026?
In 2026, Jaydn ranks #8,914 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Jaydn most popular?
Jaydn reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #1,947 that year with 73 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Jaydn most popular?
Jaydn has historically been most popular in Nebraska, Indiana, Washington. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jaydn.
Is Jaydn a unisex name?
Yes — Jaydn is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 35% of Jaydns assigned female and 65% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Jaydn?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jaydn include Grabiel, Sherard, Marcia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jaydn

Jaydn is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1994 and has accumulated 689 births in the dataset. Jaydn's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #1,947. Use the chart and map above to compare Jaydn'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.