Jaden Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name’s popularity was boosted by Jaden Smith, the son of actors Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith.

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A Deep Dive

Jaden Overview

Meaning

Thankful, God has heard

Gender

Boy, Gender-neutral

Origin

Hebrew

Etymology

Originated from the Hebrew name “Jadon,” meaning “thankful” or “God has heard.”

Pronunciation

/ˈdʒeɪ.dən/

Popularity

Jaden is favored in the USA, Canada, and Australia, known for its modern and appealing sound. In 2023, Jaden ranked #246 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

7 (Analytical, Studious, Knowledgeable)

Name Styles

Modern, Cool, Religious and Spiritual

Associated Traits

Energetic, creative, modern
A Deep Dive

Jaden Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Jayden, Jaiden, Jadon, Jaeden, Jaydon, Jaidyn, Jaedyn, Jaidan

Common Nicknames

Jady, Jaddy, Jadenie

Diminutives

Jay, J, Jad, Jae, Denny, JJ

Famous People

  • Jaden Smith
    (American Actor)
  • Jaden Schwartz
    (Canadian Hockey Player)
  • Jaden Hossler
    (American Musician)
  • Jaden Ivey
    (American Basketball Player)
  • Jaden Betts
    (American Voice Actor)
  • Jaden Gray
    (American Singer)
  • Jaden Michael
    (American Actor)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Jaden Yuki
    ("Yu-Gi-Oh! GX," TV Series)
  • Jaden
    ("The Karate Kid," Film)
  • "Jaden's Journey"
    (Novel)
  • Jaden Smith
    ("After Earth," Film)
  • Jaden
    ("Girl Meets World," TV Series)
  • Jaden's Song
    (Song)
  • Jaden
    ("Jaden's Dream," Children's Book)

What Is the Meaning of Jaden?

Jaden means “God has heard” or “thankful” in Hebrew. It suggests qualities of gratitude, sensitivity, and a thoughtful nature.

What Is the Origin of The Name Jaden?

Jaden has roots in Hebrew, coming from the name “Jadon,” which appears in the Bible. It developed into its modern form through variations and popular adaptations in English-speaking countries.

Jaden Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Jaden in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3062021#3192022#3522023
Top 3 Rankings#742007#822003#832004

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Jaden

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023352
(-33 from 2022)
927
(-125 from 2022)
0.05062
2022319
(-13 from 2021)
1052
(-36 from 2021)
0.05617
2021306
(-14 from 2020)
1088
(-79 from 2020)
0.05807
2020292
(-25 from 2019)
1167
(-194 from 2019)
0.06309
2019267
(-21 from 2018)
1361
(-143 from 2018)
0.07082
2018246
(-17 from 2017)
1504
(-146 from 2017)
0.07738
2017229
(-10 from 2016)
1650
(-136 from 2016)
0.08337
2016219
(-18 from 2015)
1786
(-229 from 2015)
0.08817
2015201
(-28 from 2014)
2015
(-450 from 2014)
0.09856
2014173
(-32 from 2013)
2465
(-319 from 2013)
0.12029
2013141
(-2 from 2012)
2784
(-51 from 2012)
0.13777
2012139
(-39 from 2011)
2835
(-975 from 2011)
0.13971
2011100
(-9 from 2010)
3810
(-712 from 2010)
0.18755
201091
(+10 from 2009)
4522
(+354 from 2009)
0.22011
2009101
(-13 from 2008)
4168
(-1024 from 2008)
0.19652
200888
(-14 from 2007)
5192
(-1066 from 2007)
0.23812
200774
(+14 from 2006)
6258
(+1311 from 2006)
0.28252
200688
No change from 2005
4947
(+98 from 2005)
0.22565
200588
(-5 from 2004)
4849
(-302 from 2004)
0.22794
200483
(-1 from 2003)
5151
(-31 from 2003)
0.24374
200382
(+5 from 2002)
5182
(+531 from 2002)
0.24663
200287
(+27 from 2001)
4651
(+1298 from 2001)
0.22505
2001114
(+40 from 2000)
3353
(+833 from 2000)
0.16211
2000154
(+48 from 1999)
2520
(+830 from 1999)
0.12067
1999202
(+126 from 1998)
1690
(+863 from 1998)
0.08288
1998328
(+126 from 1997)
827
(+343 from 1997)
0.04079
1997454
(+63 from 1996)
484
(+92 from 1996)
0.02423
1996517
(+36 from 1995)
392
(+54 from 1995)
0.01956
1995553
(+77 from 1994)
338
(+67 from 1994)
0.01680
1994630
(+377 from 1993)
271
(+153 from 1993)
0.01330
19931007
(+83 from 1992)
118
(+16 from 1992)
0.00571
19921090
(+542 from 1991)
102
(+51 from 1991)
0.00486
19911632
(+206 from 1990)
51
(+9 from 1990)
0.00241
19901838
(-73 from 1989)
42
(-1 from 1989)
0.00195
19891765
(+325 from 1988)
43
(+13 from 1988)
0.00205
19882090
(-33 from 1987)
30
(+1 from 1987)
0.00150
19872057
(+303 from 1986)
29
(+6 from 1986)
0.00149
19862360
(-342 from 1985)
23
(-5 from 1985)
0.00120
19852018
(+18 from 1984)
28
(+2 from 1984)
0.00145
19842036
(+877 from 1983)
26
(+11 from 1983)
0.00139
19832913
(+59 from 1982)
15
No change from 1982
0.00080
19822972
(+631 from 1981)
15
(+4 from 1981)
0.00079
19813603
(-347 from 1980)
11
(-2 from 1980)
0.00059
19803256
(-877 from 1979)
13
(-7 from 1979)
0.00070
19792379
(+2172 from 1978)
20
(+13 from 1978)
0.00112
19784551
(-1886 from 1977)
7
(-9 from 1977)
0.00041
19772665
(+1754 from 1976)
16
(+9 from 1976)
0.00094
19764419
(-861 from 1974)
7
(-2 from 1974)
0.00043
19750
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19743558
First SSA data recorded
9
First SSA data recorded
0.00055
19730
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19720
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19710
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0
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0.0000
19700
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0
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0.0000
19690
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0
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0.0000
19680
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0
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0.0000
19670
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0.0000
19660
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0
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0.0000
19650
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0
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0.0000
19640
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0
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0.0000
19630
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0.0000
19620
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0.0000
19610
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0.0000
19600
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0.0000
19590
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19580
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American States Popularity Rankings for Jaden

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2412021#2292022#2952023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2762021#3172022#3332023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2662021#2652022#2692023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2612021#2862022#2882023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#2222021#2732022#4332023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3112021#3932022#5022023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2602021#3382022#3342023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#3662021#4552022#5232023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#3762021#4412022#3442023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#3982021#3302022#4332023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2642021#3022022#3252023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3422021#3692022#2822023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2752021#2172022#2342023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#3212021#2652022#3952023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#3042021#4192022#3332023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#4972021#3272022#3672023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#3482021#3602022#4842023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#3322021#4552022#4332023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#3472021#3552022#4802023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#4652021#3722022#3812023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#3832021#3552022#4062023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#4232021#3592022#4942023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#4202021#4452022#5022023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#4242021#6192022#3592023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#3212021#2622022#2982023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#3842021#5372022#4952023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#6542021#4452022#3072023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3622021#2392022#3902023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#5482021#3782022#4072023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#4272021#3142022#5092023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#2682021#3162022#2772023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2862019#6072021#4652022

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5832021#4442022#4482023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#5392021#4112022#4672023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#6062021#2562022#6002023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3552019#3852020#3882021

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3522020#2912022#3692023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3572019#4392021#3772023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2282019#2102020#2152021

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1602018#2012019#1852020

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2412018#3212020#3562023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2262017#1192018#2562019

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#2212017#2122018#1792019

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2722014#2582017#2572018

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1762013#2392014#1962022

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2142015#1872016#2082020

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1622012#2632014#2432017

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2262011#2442013#2482021

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1112008#1402009#952013

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1822008#1472009#1462011

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1412004#1412005#962006

Popularity Rankings for Jaden in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#302013#562016#572018

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#1592019#2882021#2182022

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#2792021#3062022#3012023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3632017#3122019#2952021

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#2982020#4302021#8272022

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#3292021

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#4302019#3752020#4102022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#5562020#3802022#5162023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4342013#4422016#4642019

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#4592019#4672020#6272021

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#5872020#6212021#5392022

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#7292013#5952015

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#7112022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Jaden a Name for Boys or Girls?

Traditionally, Jaden is more common for boys, reflecting strength and tradition.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Jaden

Jaden in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Jaden Smith (Actor, born 1998): An American actor and rapper, son of Will Smith, who starred in films like "The Karate Kid" and "After Earth."
  • Jaden Schwartz (Hockey Player, born 1992): A Canadian professional ice hockey player who plays as a forward in the NHL.
  • Jaden Hossler (Musician, born 2001): An American singer-songwriter and social media personality, also known as Jxdn.
  • Jaden Ivey (Basketball Player, born 2002): An American basketball player who plays for the Purdue Boilermakers in college basketball.
  • Jaden Betts (Voice Actor, born 2002): An American voice actor who voiced characters in animated series like "Doc McStuffins."
  • Jaden Gray (Singer, born 2001): An American singer who gained fame as a contestant on the reality TV show "Boy Band."
  • Jaden Michael (Actor, born 2003): An American actor featured in films and series like "Wonderstruck" and "Colin in Black & White."
  • Jaden Yuki ("Yu-Gi-Oh! GX," 2004 TV Series): A talented duelist attending Duel Academy who aims to become the next King of Games.
  • Jaden ("The Karate Kid," 2010 Film): A young boy who moves to China and learns kung fu to defend himself from bullies.
  • "Jaden's Journey" (2015 Novel): Chronicles the adventures of a young boy named Jaden who discovers a magical world.
  • Jaden Smith ("After Earth," 2013 Film): A boy who must navigate a dangerous Earth to save his injured father.
  • Jaden ("Girl Meets World," 2014 TV Series): A minor character who appears in the show's exploration of teenage life.
  • "Jaden's Song" (2017 Song): A heartfelt ballad about a boy named Jaden overcoming life's challenges.
  • Jaden ("Jaden's Dream," 2018 Children's Book): Follows a young boy who embarks on an imaginative journey to fulfill his dreams.
  • Jaden Park (California, USA): A community park located in Riverside, offering playgrounds and picnic areas.
  • Lake Jaden (Minnesota, USA): A small lake situated in the central part of Minnesota, popular for fishing.
  • Jaden Street (Texas, USA): A residential street in the city of Houston.
  • Jaden Woods (Ontario, Canada): A forested area near the town of Guelph, offering hiking trails.
  • Jaden Creek (Oregon, USA): A stream in the Pacific Northwest region of Oregon, flowing into the Willamette River.
  • Jaden Hill (Colorado, USA): A small hill located near Boulder, providing scenic views of the surrounding area.
  • Jaden River (New South Wales, Australia): A river in southeastern Australia, feeding into the Murray River system.

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