Total births
975
Unisex name · since 1992
Shayden
Since 1992, U.S. Social Security records show 975 babies named Shayden, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6641
- among boys today
- 975
- born since 1992
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other boys
Shayden currently ranks #6641 among unisex names in America, with 975 babies recorded since 1992.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shayden has been recorded 975 times among boys since 1992, currently ranked #6641 nationally and more common than 54% 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 1992 to 2025.
- #6641 among boys today
- 975 born since 1992
- 2000s peak decade
- 54% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Shayden is currently the #6641 unisex name in America, more common than 54% of boys - 975 born since 1992, peaking in the 2000s.
- #6641
- among boys today
- 975
- born since 1992
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other boys
Shayden vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6641
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 54% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Shayden was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
62 babies were named Shayden in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Shayden compares
975 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
Shayden's all-time total is 166% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Shayden | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 975 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 62 | 23 | 22,252 |
Shayden's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shayden's SSA record in two at 2009 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1992, with only 7 births recorded -- set against the 2008 peak of 62, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shayden at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#6,641
Active since
1992
Shayden popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1992–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 62
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Shayden popularity over time - girls
289 total births recorded since 1995 (Shayden as girls' name)
Shayden by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Shayden's strongest decade.
458 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Shayden births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 78
1990s
78 births
- 2000s
2000s
458 births
- 2010s
2010s
319 births
- 2020s 120
2020s
120 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 458 births (47% of all-time use).
How Shayden 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 Shayden's total volume
Shayden vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Shayden by state
Where Shayden concentrates geographically, total births since 1992
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 119 | 12.2% |
| #2 | California | | 37 | 3.8% |
| #3 | Utah | | 24 | 2.5% |
| #4 | Texas | | 11 | 1.1% |
| #5 | Arizona | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Florida | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #7 | New York | | 5 | 0.5% |
Hawaii share of Shayden's total US births 12.2%
Even split
119 of 975 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shayden? ▼
975 babies have been named Shayden since 1992. It currently ranks #6641 among boys. The peak year was 2008 with 62 births.
When was Shayden most popular? ▼
Shayden was most popular in the 2000s decade with 458 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Shayden most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shayden are Hawaii (119 births), California (37 births), Utah (24 births).
Is Shayden a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Shayden is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 975 births, and as a girl's name it has 289 births.
How long has the name Shayden been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Shayden since 1992 -- 34 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Shayden? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Shawn, Shane, Shaun, Shannon, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Shayden's data
- Shayden's decade-level peak was the 2000s (458 total births); usage has since declined to 120 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Hawaii records the most Shaydens (119 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Hawaii 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 Shayden
Nearby Names Like Shayden
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shayden
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Shaun Boy
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Shannon Boy
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Shayne Boy
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Compare Shayden side by side: Shayden vs Shawn Shayden vs Shane Shayden vs Shaun
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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, 1992–2025 (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. "Shayden: #6641 Unisex Name - 975 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shayden. 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 Shayden 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.