Total births
199
Boys' name · since 2007
Nayden
Nayden has 199 recorded births since 2007 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2014 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #11738
- among boys today
- 199
- born since 2007
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 18%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Nayden is the #11738 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 199 recorded since 2007.
Social Security Administration records show Nayden recorded 199 times among boys since 2007, holding rank #11738 nationally today, ahead of 18% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2007 to 2025.
- #11738 among boys today
- 199 born since 2007
- 2010s peak decade
- 18% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Nayden is currently the #11738 boys' name in America, more common than 18% of boys - 199 born since 2007, peaking in the 2010s.
- #11738
- among boys today
- 199
- born since 2007
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 18%
- more common than other boys
Nayden vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#11738
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 18% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
62% of everyone ever named Nayden was born in this single decade.
2014
Single peak year
16 babies were named Nayden in 2014 - its busiest year on record.
How Nayden compares
199 38th percentile among 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
Nayden's all-time total is 46% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nayden | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 199 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 16 | 23 | 22,252 |
Nayden's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nayden's SSA record in two at 2016 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2021, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2014 peak of 16, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nayden at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2014
Current rank
#11,738
Active since
2007
Nayden popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2007–2025
- Peak year (2014)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 19 years of records
Nayden by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Nayden's strongest decade.
123 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 62% of all-time use.
Nayden births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 24
2000s
24 births
- 2010s
2010s
123 births
- 2020s
2020s
52 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 123 births (62% of all-time use).
Nayden by state
Where Nayden concentrates geographically, total births since 2007
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 2.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 2.5% |
California share of Nayden's total US births 2.5%
Even split
5 of 199 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nayden? ▼
Nayden has been given to 199 babies in the U.S. since 2007, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #11738 as of the latest data. 16 babies were born in 2014, its single highest year.
When was Nayden most popular? ▼
Nayden was most popular in the 2010s decade with 123 total births. The single peak year was 2014.
Where is Nayden most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nayden are California (5 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Nayden been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nayden since 2007 -- 19 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Nayden? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Naythan, Nayan, Nayel, Nayib, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nayden's data
- Nayden's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (123 total births) through the 2020s (52) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Naydens (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Nayden
Nearby Names Like Nayden
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nayden
Naythan Boy
#7430 813 births
Nayan Boy
#5774 578 births
Nayel Boy
#2208 503 births
Nayib Boy
#5772 235 births
Naythen Boy
147 births
Compare Nayden side by side: Nayden vs Naythan Nayden vs Nayan Nayden vs Nayel
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 2007–2025 (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. "Nayden: #11738 Boys' Name - 199 Births, Peak 2014." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nayden. 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 Nayden 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 July 2026.