Jadden
A name of uncertain origin and meaning, perhaps a variant of Jaden.
Name Census estimates that about 330 living Americans carry the first name Jadden. It is a predominantly male name (91.6% of registrations). The average person named Jadden today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jadden births was 2005 (37 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jadden. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
330
~ 1 in 1,038,650 Americans
Peak year
2005
37 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2016 SSA rank
#12,276
Tracked since 1998
Census
Jadden in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 326 people with the first name Jadden, which placed it at #27,839 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#27,839
National first-name rank
People counted
326
326 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
34.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jadden
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jadden is Black at 34.7%. The next largest groups are White (31.0%) and Hispanic (24.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Jadden described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Jadden at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American34.7% · 113
- White31.0% · 101
- Hispanic or Latino24.2% · 79
- Two or more races7.1% · 23
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.5% · 8
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 2
Gender
Gender distribution for Jadden
Jadden leans heavily male at 91.6% of total registrations, but 28 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Jadden as a male name
- Ranked #12,994 in 2016
- 5 male births in 2016
- Peak: 2003 (29 births)
Jadden as a female name
- Ranked #12,276 in 2005
- 8 female births in 2005
- Peak: 2002 (10 births)
2020 Census snapshot
In the 2020 Census sex table, Jadden leans strongly male. 273 people counted with this name were male (86.4%), compared with 43 female bearers (13.6%).
Popularity
Jadden: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jadden from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 251 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jadden by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jadden during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jaddens live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jadden
The name Jadden is believed to have originated from the ancient Semitic language of Aramaic, spoken in the Middle East during the 8th century BCE. It is derived from the root word "jaden," which means "to be grateful" or "to express gratitude." The name was likely given to babies as a way of expressing thankfulness to a higher power or as a reminder to live a life of appreciation.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jadden can be found in the ancient Aramaic texts of the Babylonian Talmud, a central text of Rabbinic Judaism. In these texts, Jadden is mentioned as the name of a respected sage and scholar who lived during the 3rd century CE.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jadden. One of the most famous was Jadden ibn al-Haytham, an influential Arab mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher who lived in the 10th and 11th centuries CE. He is widely regarded as one of the first theoretical scientists and is credited with making significant contributions to the fields of optics and physics.
Another notable Jadden was Jadden al-Suri, a renowned architect and engineer from Damascus, Syria, who lived in the 12th century CE. He is best known for his work on the construction of the iconic Citadel of Damascus, a massive fortress that still stands today as a testament to his architectural genius.
In the realm of literature, Jadden al-Andalusi was a celebrated Arab poet and scholar who lived in the 11th century CE. His poetic works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality, have been widely studied and admired for their beauty and depth.
The name Jadden also has a connection to religious history. In the 14th century CE, Jadden ibn Battuta was a famous Moroccan scholar and explorer who traveled extensively throughout the Islamic world. His travel writings, known as the "Rihla" (Arabic for "journey"), provide invaluable insights into the cultures, customs, and landscapes of the regions he visited.
While the name Jadden may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and deep roots in ancient Semitic culture and language make it a fascinating and meaningful name choice. Its connection to gratitude, appreciation, and scholarly pursuits adds to its enduring appeal and significance.
People
Jadden + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jadden as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jadden: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jadden?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 330 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jadden going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,038,650 US residents.
Is Jadden a common name?
We classify Jadden as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 334 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jadden most popular?
The single biggest year for Jadden was 2005, when 37 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jadden is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Jadden in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 326 people with the name Jadden, or 0.11 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #27,839 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Jadden in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Jadden?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Jadden leans strongly male. 273 people counted with this name were male (86.4%), compared with 43 female bearers (13.6%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Jadden?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jadden is Black at 34.7%. The next largest groups are White (31.0%) and Hispanic (24.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Jadden most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Jadden in the 2020 Census, accounting for 34.7% (113 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jadden in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jadden a male name?
Yes, 91.6% of people registered as Jadden in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jadden still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jadden in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jadden can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people have the name Jadden?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.