Total births
3,023
Unisex name · since 1995
Tayden
Tayden has 3,023 recorded births since 1995 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2009 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #1660
- among boys today
- 3,023
- born since 1995
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Tayden is the #1660 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 3,023 recorded since 1995.
Social Security Administration records show Tayden recorded 3,023 times among boys since 1995, holding rank #1660 nationally today, ahead of 88% 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 1995 to 2025.
- #1660 among boys today
- 3,023 born since 1995
- 2010s peak decade
- 88% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Tayden is currently the #1660 unisex name in America, more common than 88% of boys - 3,023 born since 1995, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1660
- among boys today
- 3,023
- born since 1995
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other boys
Tayden vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1660
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 88% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Tayden was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
168 babies were named Tayden in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Tayden compares
3,023 Top 17% higher than 83% 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
Tayden's all-time total is 8x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Tayden | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,023 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 168 | 23 | 22,252 |
Tayden's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Tayden splits its recorded history at 2011: 67% of all births land in the more recent half, 33% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1995 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2009 peak of 168 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Tayden at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#1,660
Active since
1995
Tayden popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1995–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 168
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Tayden popularity over time - girls
171 total births recorded since 2000 (Tayden as girls' name)
Tayden by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Tayden's strongest decade.
1,471 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Tayden births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 27
1990s
27 births
- 2000s
2000s
817 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,471 births
- 2020s
2020s
708 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,471 births (49% of all-time use).
How Tayden 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 Tayden's total volume
Tayden vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Tayden by state
Where Tayden concentrates geographically, total births since 1995
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 232 | 7.7% |
| #2 | California | | 219 | 7.2% |
| #3 | Florida | | 110 | 3.6% |
| #4 | Louisiana | | 109 | 3.6% |
| #5 | Utah | | 102 | 3.4% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 86 | 2.8% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 84 | 2.8% |
| #8 | New York | | 75 | 2.5% |
Texas share of Tayden's total US births 7.7%
Even split
232 of 3,023 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 34 reporting states.
Tayden appears in 34 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tayden? ▼
Tayden has been given to 3,023 babies in the U.S. since 1995, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #1660 as of the latest data. 168 babies were born in 2009, its single highest year.
When was Tayden most popular? ▼
Tayden was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,471 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Tayden most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tayden are Texas (232 births), California (219 births), Florida (110 births).
Is Tayden a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Tayden is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 3,023 births, and as a girl's name it has 171 births.
How long has the name Tayden been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tayden since 1995 -- 31 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Tayden? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Taylor, Tayler, Taylen, Tayvon, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Tayden's data
- Tayden's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,471 total births) through the 2020s (708) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Taydens (232 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 Tayden
Nearby Names Like Tayden
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tayden
Taylor Boy
#665 113,541 births
Tayler Boy
#4485 2,587 births
Taylen Boy
#1519 2,206 births
Tayvon Boy
#4251 1,556 births
Tayvion Boy
#2945 1,376 births
Compare Tayden side by side: Tayden vs Taylor Tayden vs Tayler Tayden vs Taylen
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Hussein #1657
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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, 1995–2025 (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. "Tayden: #1660 Unisex Name - 3,023 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tayden. 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 Tayden 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.