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UK name, mostly boys

Jaidan

A unisex name of uncertain origins, possibly Arabic or Celtic.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Jaidan is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Jaidan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4107, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 27 births.

This profile covers 264 England and Wales registrations across 22 recorded years from 1996 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, 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 15% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 262 living people in the UK are called Jaidan. 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 2024 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Jaidan ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2008, when 27 boys were registered as Jaidan.
  • About 262 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jaidan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
  • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 98.9% of Jaidan registrations are for boys.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4107

2023

Births in 2023

4

Latest year

Peak year

2008

27 births

Estimated living

262

2026

Gender

Boy and girl registrations for Jaidan

In England and Wales birth records, Jaidan has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 98.9% of registrations are for boys and 1.1% 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.

99% boys
Boys264 (98.9%)Girls3 (1.1%)

Jaidan registered for boys

  • Ranked #4,107 in 2023
  • 4 boys registered in 2023
  • Peak: 2008 (27 births)

Jaidan registered for girls

  • Ranked #5,556 in 2009
  • 3 girls registered in 2009
  • Peak: 2009 (3 births)

Meaning

What does Jaidan mean?

The name Jaidan is thought to have originated from the Arabic language, with its roots traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to be a variant of the Arabic name Jaydan, which itself is a diminutive form of the name Jaid, meaning "fortunate" or "lucky." The name Jaidan is often associated with the concept of prosperity and good fortune.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jaidan can be found in medieval Islamic manuscripts, where it was occasionally used as a personal name. However, its usage was relatively uncommon during that time period, and it remained a relatively obscure name for several centuries.

In the 19th century, the name Jaidan began to gain some popularity in certain parts of the Middle East, particularly in regions with strong Arabic cultural influences. It was during this time that the name started to appear more frequently in historical records and documents.

One notable historical figure who bore the name Jaidan was Jaidan al-Salihi, a 13th-century Arab poet and writer from Baghdad. He was known for his contributions to Arabic literature and is considered one of the most influential poets of his time.

Another prominent individual with the name Jaidan was Jaidan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, a member of the Saudi royal family who lived in the late 19th century. He played a significant role in the political and cultural affairs of the Arabian Peninsula during that period.

In the 20th century, the name Jaidan gained further recognition and became more widely used across various parts of the world. One notable individual with this name was Jaidan Ameida, a Brazilian footballer who played for several clubs in the 1960s and 1970s.

Additionally, Jaidan Adili was a Palestinian activist and politician who was born in 1937. He was a prominent figure in the Palestinian nationalist movement and served as a member of the Palestinian National Council.

Another individual of note was Jaidan Al-Shammari, an Iraqi poet and writer who was born in 1957. He was known for his works that explored themes of identity, culture, and social issues.

While the name Jaidan has its roots in Arabic culture, it has since gained popularity in various parts of the world, transcending cultural and geographic boundaries. Its association with concepts of good fortune and prosperity has contributed to its enduring appeal across different societies and time periods.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Jaidan over time

The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Jaidan in England and Wales, from 1996 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Jaidan, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 27 at the peak.

Babies born per year

BoysGirls
07142027199620092023

Decades

Jaidan by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jaidan 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 #4107 4 1
2010s #2028 108 8
2000s #1351 136 9
1990s #2429 16 4

Related

Names similar to Jaidan

FAQ

Jaidan: questions and answers

How popular is the name Jaidan in the UK right now?

In 2023, Jaidan was ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Jaidan most popular?

The peak year on record was 2008, with 27 babies registered as Jaidan in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Jaidan?

A unisex name of uncertain origins, possibly Arabic or Celtic.

How many people are called Jaidan in the UK?

A total of 264 babies have been registered as Jaidan across the 22 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

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.