Jayden
Meaning: God has heard; thankful
Origin: Modern American coinage — likely a blend of Jay + the popular -aden suffix, loosely inspired by the Hebrew Jadon
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #68
Total births: 8,887
History: Jayden surged in the 2000s as one of Australia's trendiest names. The name represents the Australian love of creating new names by combining familiar elements. Jayden was fresh, modern, and distinctly of its era — you can date an Australian by whether they have a Jayden in their class.
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| Current rank (2024) | #63 |
| Babies named Jayden in 2024 | 120 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 8,887 |
| Peak year | 2002 (419 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #18 |
| Years in records | 1993–2024 (32 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 22 spots |
Frequently asked about Jayden
What does the name Jayden mean?
Jayden means “God has heard; thankful” from Modern American coinage — likely a blend of Jay + the popular -aden suffix, loosely inspired by the Hebrew Jadon roots.
What is the origin of the name Jayden?
Jayden has Modern American coinage — likely a blend of Jay + the popular -aden suffix, loosely inspired by the Hebrew Jadon origin. The traditional meaning is “God has heard; thankful”.
How popular is Jayden in Australia?
Jayden ranked #63 in Australia in 2024 — given to 120 babies that year.
When was Jayden most popular?
Jayden peaked in 2002 with 419 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Jayden a boy or girl name?
Jayden is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Jaydens in registered births are male.
Is the name Jayden rising or falling in popularity?
Jayden has fallen 22 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #41 in 2019 to #63 in 2024.
How long has Jayden been recorded in Australia?
Jayden appears in birth records in Australia across 32 years — from 1993 through 2024.