Total births
1,073
Unisex name · since 1997
Jaidan
Jaidan has 1,073 recorded births since 1997 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2008 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5802
- among boys today
- 1,073
- born since 1997
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 59%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Jaidan is the #5802 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 1,073 recorded since 1997.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jaidan has been recorded 1,073 times among boys since 1997, currently ranked #5802 nationally and more common than 59% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1997 to 2025.
- #5802 among boys today
- 1,073 born since 1997
- 2000s peak decade
- 59% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jaidan is currently the #5802 unisex name in America, more common than 59% of boys - 1,073 born since 1997, peaking in the 2000s.
- #5802
- among boys today
- 1,073
- born since 1997
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 59%
- more common than other boys
Jaidan vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5802
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 59% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Jaidan was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
87 babies were named Jaidan in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Jaidan compares
1,073 Top 30% higher than 70% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Jaidan's all-time total is 192% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jaidan | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,073 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 87 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jaidan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jaidan's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 39% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 61%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1997, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2008 peak of 87, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jaidan at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#5,802
Active since
1997
Jaidan popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 87
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Jaidan popularity over time - girls
580 total births recorded since 1994 (Jaidan as girls' name)
Jaidan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Jaidan's strongest decade.
559 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Jaidan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 26
1990s
26 births
- 2000s
2000s
559 births
- 2010s
2010s
393 births
- 2020s 95
2020s
95 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 559 births (52% of all-time use).
How Jaidan compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Jaidan's total volume
Jaidan vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jaidan by state
Where Jaidan concentrates geographically, total births since 1997
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 92 | 8.6% |
| #2 | New York | | 56 | 5.2% |
| #3 | California | | 43 | 4.0% |
| #4 | Florida | | 30 | 2.8% |
| #5 | New Jersey | | 19 | 1.8% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 12 | 1.1% |
| #7 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #8 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Jaidan's total US births 8.6%
Even split
92 of 1,073 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jaidan? ▼
1,073 babies have been named Jaidan since 1997. It currently ranks #5802 among boys. The peak year was 2008 with 87 births.
When was Jaidan most popular? ▼
Jaidan was most popular in the 2000s decade with 559 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Jaidan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jaidan are Texas (92 births), New York (56 births), California (43 births).
Is Jaidan a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Jaidan is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,073 births, and as a girl's name it has 580 births.
How long has the name Jaidan been used? ▼
Records for Jaidan go back to 1997, giving 29 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Jaidan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jaime, Jaiden, Jairo, Jair, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jaidan's data
- Jaidan's decade-level peak was the 2000s (559 total births); usage has since declined to 95 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Jaidans (92 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jaidan
Nearby Names Like Jaidan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jaidan
Jaime Boy
#608 71,491 births
Jaiden Boy
#563 33,302 births
Jairo Boy
#933 11,483 births
Jair Boy
#1172 7,258 births
Jai Boy
#1300 5,160 births
Compare Jaidan side by side: Jaidan vs Jaime Jaidan vs Jaiden Jaidan vs Jairo
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Jaidan
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1997–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jaidan: #5802 Unisex Name - 1,073 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jaidan. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jaidan draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.