UK name, mostly boys
Jaden
From an ancient Hebrew name meaning "He will be thankful".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jaden is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Jaden popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #592, with 64 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 310 births.
This profile covers 4,004 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, NRS Scotland and NISRA Northern Ireland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 21% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 4,211 living people in the UK are called Jaden. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jaden ranked #592 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 64 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 310 boys were registered as Jaden.
- • Jaden ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #295 in 2021.
- • About 4,211 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jaden as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 95.1% of Jaden registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#592
2024
Births in 2024
64
Latest year
Peak year
2007
310 births
Estimated living
4,211
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Jaden
In England and Wales birth records, Jaden has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 95.1% of registrations are for boys and 4.9% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Jaden registered for boys
- Ranked #592 in 2024
- 64 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2007 (310 births)
Jaden registered for girls
- Ranked #3,695 in 2024
- 6 girls registered in 2024
- Peak: 2001 (31 births)
Meaning
What does Jaden mean?
The name Jaden is believed to have originated from the Hebrew language and culture. It is a modern variation of the traditional Hebrew name Jadon, which means "He will judge" or "God has judged." The name Jaden gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
While the name Jaden does not have a long historical record, it is likely inspired by the Hebrew name Jadon, which has its roots in the Old Testament of the Bible. In the Book of Nehemiah, Jadon is mentioned as one of the men who helped rebuild the walls of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Jaden can be found in the late 20th century. Jaden Smith, born in 1998, is the son of actors Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith. His birth and subsequent fame as an actor and musician helped popularize the name Jaden.
Throughout history, there are a few notable individuals who have shared the name Jaden or its variations. Jadon Sancho, born in 2000, is an English professional footballer who plays for Manchester United and the England national team. Jadon Lavik, born in 1994, is a Norwegian singer and songwriter known for his participation in the Eurovision Song Contest.
Additionally, Jadon Carnelly, born in 1985, is a South African cricketer who has played for the Dolphins and the Titans in domestic competitions. Jadon Brown, born in 1991, is an American actor and model known for his roles in television series such as "The Vampire Diaries" and "Riverdale."
While the name Jaden is relatively new in its modern spelling, it carries the rich historical and cultural significance of its Hebrew roots, representing the concept of judgment and divine intervention.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jaden over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Jaden in England and Wales, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jaden, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 64 births in 2024, compared with 310 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaden by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jaden was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #548 | 356 | 5 |
| 2010s | #335 | 1,538 | 10 |
| 2000s | #212 | 1,941 | 10 |
| 1990s | #574 | 169 | 4 |
Geography
Where Jaden is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Jaden. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Jaden ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #295 in 2021.
Across the UK
Jaden in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#533 in 2023
24 years of NRS records, 162 total registered
Northern Ireland (NISRA)
#295 in 2021
13 years of NISRA records, 76 total registered
Notable bearers
Famous people named Jaden
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Jaden Heskey
association football player
English association football player (born 2005)
2005-
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Jaden Philogene
association football player
English association football player (born 2002)
2002-
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Jaden Charles
association football player
Irish professional footballer
2002-
Related
Names similar to Jaden
- Jack 188,738
- Joshua 145,192
- James 141,878
- Joseph 102,259
- Jacob 93,754
- Jake 66,896
- Jamie 41,243
- Jordan 36,750
- Jayden 28,921
- Jude 24,156
- John 22,240
- Joe 19,164
FAQ
Jaden: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jaden in the UK right now?
In 2024, Jaden was ranked #592 for boys in England and Wales, with 64 births registered.
When was Jaden most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 310 babies registered as Jaden in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jaden?
From an ancient Hebrew name meaning "He will be thankful".
How many people are called Jaden in the UK?
A total of 4,004 babies have been registered as Jaden across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 162 more in Scotland and 76 in Northern Ireland.
Where is Jaden most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Jaden ranks best in Northern Ireland, where it placed #295 in 2021. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.