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

Xayden is primarily a boy's name.

When was Xayden most popular?

Xayden reached its peak popularity in 2017 with 72 births that year. It is currently ranked #2126 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Xayden?

Xayden is currently ranked #2126 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 938 babies since 2006.

Xayden

An uncommon English pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's nameEnglishRising fast

#2126▲ 92in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Xayden is a boy's baby name, a creative spelling variant of Jayden or Zayden, reflecting the wave of invented -ayden names that swept American naming trends in the 2000s. The bold X opening gives it extra visual distinction.

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Popularity Over Time

Xayden has 19+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2006.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Xayden
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	332	#2179	▼
2010s	537	#2481	▲
2000s	69	#5645	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(19 years, 2006–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Xayden
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	70	#2126	+5 (7.7%)
2023	65	#2218	-1 (-1.5%)
2022	66	#2213	-1 (-1.5%)
2021	67	#2153	+3 (4.7%)
2020	64	#2186	0
2019	64	#2209	-3 (-4.5%)
2018	67	#2119	-5 (-6.9%)
2017	72	#2002	+28 (63.6%)
2016	44	#2778	-7 (-13.7%)
2015	51	#2484	+8 (18.6%)
2014	43	#2804	-10 (-18.9%)
2013	53	#2400	-6 (-10.2%)
2012	59	#2236	+10 (20.4%)
2011	49	#2545	+14 (40.0%)
2010	35	#3232	+13 (59.1%)
2009	22	#4581	+1 (4.8%)
2008	21	#4704	+6 (40.0%)
2007	15	#5893	+4 (36.4%)
2006	11	#7402	—

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

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2006–2024) · Methodology