Unisex · #12,230 in 2026

Paiden

Current Rank
#12,230
Peak Rank
#5,289 (2015)
Total Babies
137
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #8,632 (127 total)
👦 Boy peak #5,289 (137 total)
👦As Boy Name
2006
First Year
2023
Last Year
2015
Peak Year
#5289
Peak Rank
137
Total Count
17
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1993
First Year
2020
Last Year
2012
Peak Year
#8632
Peak Rank
127
Total Count
15
Years Active

The Story of Paiden

As a girl name

American parents first put Paiden on the record books as a girl name in 1993, with 6 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 13 Paidens were born — ranking #8,632 that year. About 67% of every Paiden on record arrived during the 2010s, its defining decade. Paiden last appeared in the published SSA data in 2020, with 7 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 127 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1990s to the 2020s.

As a boy name

The earliest SSA record of Paiden as a boy name dates back to 2006, when 5 babies received it. 2015 was its biggest year on record, with 17 newborns named Paiden — #5,289 in the national rankings. About 66% of every Paiden on record arrived during the 2010s, its defining decade. Paiden last appeared in the published SSA data in 2023, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 137 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2000s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Paiden

Phonetically similar names — useful when Paiden 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 Paiden

What does the name Paiden mean?
Paiden is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2006. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Paiden in 2026?
In 2026, Paiden ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Paiden most popular?
Paiden reached its peak popularity in 2015, ranking #5,289 that year with 17 babies given the name.
Is Paiden a unisex name?
Yes — Paiden is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 48% of Paidens assigned female and 52% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Paiden?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Paiden include Gunter, Ainsley, Aaran. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Paiden

Paiden is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 137 births in the dataset. Paiden's peak popularity came in 2015 when it ranked #5,289. Use the chart and map above to compare Paiden'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.