Jayden
Girl / Boy name · 2,371 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Jayden: 2,371 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 253 births in 2008.
A modern coinage, Jayden emerged in late 20th-century America as a blend of the name Jay and the popular -den ending from names like Aiden. It also draws from the Hebrew name Jadon, meaning “thankful” or “God has heard.” Among its most famous bearers are American actor and rapper Jayden Smith, son of Will Smith, and NFL quarterback Jayden Daniels, a Heisman Trophy winner and first-round draft pick. The name has no major place connections, but its variant spelling Jaden is also common. In Scotland, Jayden has been a fixture on baby name charts since the 1990s, frequently ranking in the top 50 for boys—a testament to the cross-cultural appeal of this upbeat, modern classic.
Girl 10 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20078 babies
- Latest (2013)
- #8163 babies
- Total births
- 40since 1995
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 35%vs prior 5y
Boy 26 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 2008253 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #13733 babies
- Total births
- 2,331since 2000
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 33%vs prior 5y