Jakaiden
A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "wonderful gift".
Name Census estimates that about 322 living Americans carry the first name Jakaiden. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jakaiden today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jakaiden births was 2013 (31 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jakaiden. 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
322
~ 1 in 1,064,454 Americans
Peak year
2013
31 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,978
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Jakaiden: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jakaiden from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 221 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Jakaiden remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jakaiden 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 Jakaiden during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jakaidens live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Alabama, Georgia, Texas recorded the most babies named Jakaiden, while Florida, Mississippi, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 18 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jakaiden
The given name Jakaiden is a relatively modern name that does not have a long historical tradition behind it. It appears to be a combination of the names Jacob and Aiden, both of which have deeper roots and meanings.
Jacob is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from the biblical patriarch Jacob from the Old Testament. The name means "supplanter" or "one who follows behind." It has been a popular name among Jews and Christians for centuries and has numerous variations across different cultures and languages.
Aiden, on the other hand, is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic word "Aídán," meaning "little fire." It has been a common name in Ireland for centuries and has gained popularity in other parts of the world in recent times.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Jakaiden are relatively recent, with the name likely emerging in the late 20th or early 21st century. It does not appear to have any historical references or mentions in ancient texts or religious scriptures.
While Jakaiden itself does not have a long history, it is worth mentioning a few notable individuals with the names Jacob and Aiden, which are components of the name Jakaiden.
1. Jacob Grimm (1785-1863) was a German philologist, jurist, and mythologist, best known for his work with his brother Wilhelm on the Grimm's Fairy Tales.
2. Aidan of Lindisfarne (c. 590-651) was an Irish monk who is credited with restoring Christianity to Northumbria and establishing the monastery on the island of Lindisfarne.
3. Jacob Zuma (born 1942) is a South African politician who served as the President of South Africa from 2009 to 2018.
4. Aidan Quinn (born 1959) is an Irish-American actor known for his roles in films such as "Legends of the Fall" and "Benny & Joon."
5. Jacob Andersson (born 1990) is a Swedish professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Calgary Flames in the National Hockey League (NHL).
While the name Jakaiden may not have a rich historical background, it reflects the trend of combining and blending existing names to create new, unique names in modern times.
People
Jakaiden + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jakaiden 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
Jakaiden: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jakaiden?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 322 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jakaiden 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 1,064,454 US residents.
Is Jakaiden a common name?
We classify Jakaiden as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 324 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jakaiden most popular?
The single biggest year for Jakaiden was 2013, when 31 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jakaiden is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Jakaiden in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jakaiden a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jakaiden 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 Jakaiden still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jakaiden 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 Jakaiden 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Jakaiden?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Jakaiden, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.