Jaeden is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from the name Jaden which means "thankful" or "grateful." It is believed to have originated from the Hebrew word "yad," meaning "hand," and the ending "-den" which signifies "gift from God." Thus, Jaeden can be interpreted as "gift of the hand from God."
The name Jaeden first gained popularity in the late 20th century, likely due to its phonetic similarity to the more traditional Hebrew names such as Jacob or Jonathan. It has since become a popular choice among parents looking for unique and meaningful names for their children.
Historically, there are no notable figures associated with the name Jaeden, given its recent origin. However, it is worth noting that variations of this name, such as Jaden, have been borne by some well-known individuals, including American actor Jaden Smith and Canadian singer Jann Arden.
Despite its recent emergence, the name Jaeden has quickly established itself as a modern classic, appealing to parents who appreciate its unique sound and meaningful origins. It is often spelled in various ways, such as Jaiden or Jadyn, adding further flexibility to this charming and distinctive moniker.
The statistics regarding the name Jaeden show a trend of increasing popularity from 1994 to around 2007, followed by a steady decline thereafter.
In 1994, there were only 12 babies named Jaeden in the United States. However, this number nearly doubled in just one year, with 15 births in 1995. The popularity of the name continued to grow, reaching 40 births in 1997 and a significant spike to 69 births in 1998.
The peak of Jaeden's popularity was reached between 2000 and 2007. During this period, the number of babies named Jaeden increased significantly each year:
* In 2000, there were 160 babies named Jaeden.
* This number rose to 248 in 2002.
* By 2003, there were 299 babies named Jaeden.
* The popularity continued to rise, reaching 422 births in 2007.
After 2007, the popularity of the name began to decline. In 2008, there were 408 births, which decreased to 329 in 2010. This downward trend continued, with only 255 babies named Jaeden in 2011 and 251 in 2012.
The popularity of the name Jaeden has continued to decline in recent years:
* In 2015, there were 123 births.
* This number decreased further to 89 in 2018 and 85 in 2019.
* In 2020, there were 76 babies named Jaeden, and this fell to 57 in 2021.
* The latest data available shows that there were 41 births in 2023.
Overall, while the name Jaeden was quite popular for a period between approximately 2000 and 2007, its popularity has since declined significantly. Despite this decline, over the span of nearly three decades (from 1994 to 2023), a total of 5198 babies have been named Jaeden in the United States.