Is Jadon a boy's or girl's name?

Jadon is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 173 recorded births.

When was Jadon most popular?

Jadon reached its peak popularity in 2006 with 756 births that year. It is currently ranked #1409 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Jadon?

Jadon is currently ranked #1409 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 10,448 babies since 1973.

Jadon

An uncommon Hebrew pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsHebrewRising fast Also a pet name

#1409▼ 127in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A male given name from Hebrew of Biblical origin. Taken into regular use the 1990s, apparently seen as a variant of the more popular Jayden.

Jadon is a boy's and girl's baby name of Hebrew origin meaning 'thankful' or 'God has heard,' from the Hebrew root yadah. In the Bible, Jadon appears in Nehemiah as a man who helped repair the walls of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile.

Jadon gained momentum in the 1990s alongside Jayden and Aiden as part of the wave of -don/-den ending names. It has a more biblical grounding than many of its sound-alike relatives, making it a strong choice for parents who want the popular flow with deeper roots.

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Popularity Over Time

Jadon was #426 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #1409, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Jadon
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	666	#1384	▼
2010s	2,495	#961	▼
2000s	6,062	#441	▲
1990s	997	#1650	▲
1980s	144	#3409	▲
1970s	84	#3453	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(52 years, 1973–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Jadon
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	132	#1409	-18 (-12.0%)
2023	150	#1282	+25 (20.0%)
2022	125	#1450	-15 (-10.7%)
2021	140	#1327	+21 (17.6%)
2020	119	#1454	+6 (5.3%)
2019	113	#1512	-20 (-15.0%)
2018	133	#1349	-28 (-17.4%)
2017	161	#1166	-28 (-14.8%)
2016	189	#1047	-46 (-19.6%)
2015	235	#915	-25 (-9.6%)
2014	260	#854	+8 (3.2%)
2013	252	#847	-67 (-21.0%)
2012	319	#730	-70 (-18.0%)
2011	389	#616	-55 (-12.4%)
2010	444	#573	-91 (-17.0%)
2009	535	#504	-51 (-8.7%)
2008	586	#471	-99 (-14.5%)
2007	685	#423	-71 (-9.4%)
2006	756	#398	+119 (18.7%)
2005	637	#421	+24 (3.9%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Jadon as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Jadon has also been given to 173 girls in the U.S. since 1998.

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Current rank

173

Total births

2003

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Jadon be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Jadon is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1409. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

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Jadon, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1973–2024) · Methodology