Names Starting With J
BoyHebrew#42 in 2025
Jayden
Jayden is a boys' name of Hebrew origin meaning “God has heard; thankful.” It ranked #42 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
JAY-den
meaning & origin
The name Jayden means “God has heard; thankful.” It comes from the Hebrew language tradition.
A modern elaboration inspired by Jadon (a biblical name meaning God has heard) and popularized through the rhyming -ayden name trend of the 2000s. Will Smith naming his son Jaden in 1998 gave it a major boost.
popularity over time
#322020
#342021
#372022
#392023
#422024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #42 |
| 2023 | #39 |
| 2022 | #37 |
| 2021 | #34 |
| 2020 | #32 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Jayden
- Jaden Smith (actor/musician)
- Jayden James Federline (Britney Spears's son)
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