Jadon
Boy name · #1285 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Jadon? In official American birth records, Jadon has been tracked continuously since 1973, giving it 52 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 153 baby boys were named Jadon, placing it at #1285 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #915, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 11,765 boys born in 2025 was named Jadon.
Babies named Jadon per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 52-year story
Jadon first appears in the Social Security records in 1973, when 11 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2006, when 756 boys were named Jadon — good for #398 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Jadon against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Jadon in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Jadon is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Jadon will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Jadon is most common
State-level data for Jadon is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Jadon
Statistically, parents drawn to Jadon tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Jaydon, Braydon, London, Javon, and Jaylon.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Jadon | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 153 | #1281 |
| 2024 | 135 | #1387 |
| 2023 | 151 | #1271 |
| 2022 | 125 | #1447 |
| 2021 | 140 | #1325 |
| 2020 | 119 | #1451 |
| 2019 | 113 | #1507 |
| 2018 | 133 | #1348 |
| 2017 | 161 | #1164 |
| 2016 | 189 | #1045 |
| 2015 | 235 | #915 |
| 2014 | 260 | #853 |
| 2013 | 252 | #845 |
| 2012 | 319 | #730 |
| 2011 | 389 | #616 |
| 2010 | 445 | #571 |
| 2009 | 535 | #505 |
| 2008 | 586 | #471 |
| 2007 | 685 | #423 |
| 2006 | 756 | #398 |
| 2005 | 637 | #421 |
| 2004 | 613 | #426 |
| 2003 | 702 | #372 |
| 2002 | 604 | #415 |
| 2001 | 510 | #466 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Jadon?
In official American birth records, the name Jadon first appeared in 1973 (over 52 years ago), when 11 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 52 years.
Is Jadon a popular boy name?
Jadon ranked #1285 among boys in 2025 with 153 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #915.
When was the name Jadon most popular?
Jadon peaked in 2006, when 756 American boys received the name (ranked #398 that year). Since 2006 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Jadon?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 11,765 newborn American boys was named Jadon. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.