Jaeden
Boy name · #3214 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Jaeden? In official American birth records, Jaeden has been tracked continuously since 1994, giving it 31 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 37 baby boys were named Jaeden, placing it at #3214 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1396, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 48,649 boys born in 2025 was named Jaeden.
The 31-year story
Jaeden first appears in the Social Security records in 1994, when 12 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2007, when 422 boys were named Jaeden — good for #597 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.
Babies named Jaeden per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Jaeden against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Jaeden in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Jaeden is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Jaeden will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Jaeden is most common
State-level data for Jaeden 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 Jaeden
Statistically, parents drawn to Jaeden tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Caeden, Jorden, Braeden, Kaeden, and Braiden.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Jaeden | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | #3181 |
| 2024 | 46 | #2789 |
| 2023 | 42 | #2952 |
| 2022 | 52 | #2589 |
| 2021 | 57 | #2373 |
| 2020 | 76 | #1922 |
| 2019 | 85 | #1805 |
| 2018 | 89 | #1733 |
| 2017 | 101 | #1594 |
| 2016 | 101 | #1605 |
| 2015 | 123 | #1396 |
| 2014 | 160 | #1170 |
| 2013 | 183 | #1047 |
| 2012 | 251 | #846 |
| 2011 | 255 | #843 |
| 2010 | 329 | #708 |
| 2009 | 395 | #634 |
| 2008 | 408 | #610 |
| 2007 | 422 | #597 |
| 2006 | 339 | #672 |
| 2005 | 263 | #755 |
| 2004 | 295 | #682 |
| 2003 | 299 | #662 |
| 2002 | 248 | #714 |
| 2001 | 200 | #822 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Jaeden?
In official American birth records, the name Jaeden first appeared in 1994 (over 31 years ago), when 12 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 31 years.
Is Jaeden a popular boy name?
Jaeden ranked #3214 among boys in 2025 with 37 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1396.
When was the name Jaeden most popular?
Jaeden peaked in 2007, when 422 American boys received the name (ranked #597 that year). Since 2007 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Jaeden?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 48,649 newborn American boys was named Jaeden. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.