Jeydan
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 130 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Fewer than 130 Americans have ever been named Jeydan. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and peaked modestly at 14 births in 2023 — rare enough to be distinctive, with just enough history to feel grounded.
In the most recent SSA release, Jeydan ranks #6998 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Jeydan is a boy's baby name of English origin, a phonetic variant of Jaden or Jayden — ultimately from the Hebrew Yadon, possibly meaning 'thankful' or 'God has heard.' The Jey- spelling gives it a slightly more distinctive, personalized look.
Jeydan sits in the vast Jaden/Jayden/Kaden family of rhyming names that dominated American naming in the 2000s — familiar in sound, immediately recognizable, and carrying that decade's effortless cool.
EtymologyShow more
Jeydan first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2006. A twenty-first-century entry, Jeydan belongs to the newest generation of American names — often coined, blended, or borrowed from international sources.
Its Hebrew classification suggests a path from hebrew linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jeydan has 16+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2006.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 45 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 68 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 17 | — |
The Story of Jeydan
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2023, Jeydan is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Jeydan are most likely born between 2013 and 2024.
How rare is Jeydan?
Only about 1 in every 300,000 babies born in 2024 was named Jeydan — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2006, peaked in the 2010s with 68 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Jeydan by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(16 years, 2006–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 | #6998 |
| 2023 | 14 | #6334 |
| 2022 | 6 | #11504 |
| 2021 | 5 | #12992 |
| 2020 | 8 | #9075 |
| 2017 | 6 | #11406 |
| 2016 | 10 | #7851 |
| 2015 | 10 | #7747 |
| 2014 | 7 | #10131 |
| 2013 | 8 | #9181 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8475 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7220 |
| 2010 | 7 | #10162 |
| 2009 | 6 | #11643 |
| 2008 | 5 | #13477 |
| 2006 | 6 | #11273 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2006–2024