Jeyden
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 786 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. boy's names, Jeyden currently holds position #2214. It is known but far from saturated — a name that registers without repeating.
With records spanning 2003 to 2024, Jeyden has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
In the most recent SSA release, Jeyden ranks #2214 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Jeyden is a boy's baby name, an alternate spelling of Jayden, which itself is a modern invention possibly inspired by Hebrew Jadon meaning 'thankful' or 'God has heard.' The -ey- spelling gives it a slightly distinctive look within the popular -ayden family of names.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Jeyden is rooted in the Hebrew tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2003 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Jeyden’s 786 recorded births suggest it has found a niche — possibly within a specific cultural community, region, or naming subculture within the broader American landscape.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jeyden climbed 4526 spots in the last 20 years — from #6740 to #2214.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 297 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 368 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 121 | — |
The Story of Jeyden
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2022, Jeyden is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Jeyden are most likely born between 2012 and 2024.
How rare is Jeyden?
Only about 1 in every 55,385 babies born in 2024 was named Jeyden — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2003, peaked in the 2010s with 368 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Jeyden by the numbers
- Would fill 16 school buses
- Meeting one Jeyden per day would take 2.2 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(22 years, 2003–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 65 | #2214 |
| 2023 | 55 | #2452 |
| 2022 | 74 | #2046 |
| 2021 | 62 | #2264 |
| 2020 | 41 | #2902 |
| 2019 | 42 | #2912 |
| 2018 | 45 | #2726 |
| 2017 | 37 | #3156 |
| 2016 | 35 | #3259 |
| 2015 | 41 | #2881 |
| 2014 | 36 | #3125 |
| 2013 | 46 | #2608 |
| 2012 | 38 | #3026 |
| 2011 | 25 | #4041 |
| 2010 | 23 | #4294 |
| 2009 | 23 | #4354 |
| 2008 | 29 | #3686 |
| 2007 | 21 | #4562 |
| 2006 | 12 | #6662 |
| 2005 | 12 | #6400 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2003–2024