The name Jadon is of Hebrew origin and its meaning is "thankful". It is a variant spelling of the name Jade, which also has Hebrew origins and means "thankful". The name Jadon has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom. While it may not have a long history or many historical figures associated with it, the name Jadon is often chosen by parents for its unique sound and meaning. Some famous people with the name Jadon include American football player Jadon Sancho and Canadian singer-songwriter Jaden Smith.
Here are some interesting statistics regarding the name Jadon:
From 1973 to 2023, there have been a total of 10,310 babies named Jadon born in the United States. The name gained popularity over time, with only 11 births recorded in 1973, but it surged to its peak in 2000 and 2002, with 434 and 604 births respectively.
In the early years (1973-1985), the number of babies named Jadon ranged between 6 and 21 annually. However, starting from 1986, there was a significant increase in popularity, with at least 14 births every year until 2005.
The peak years for the name Jadon were:
* 2000: 434 babies
* 2001: 510 babies
* 2002: 604 babies
Since then, the popularity of the name has declined but remained stable. From 2010 onwards, there have been between 117 and 148 babies named Jadon born each year in the United States.
It's fascinating to observe how the popularity of a name can fluctuate over time, with Jadon following a trend similar to many other names during this period.