UK boy's name
Jaidon
Of English origin, meaning "valley gift" or "God's gift".
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.
Jaidon is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jaidon popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3523, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 35 births.
This profile covers 290 England and Wales registrations across 24 recorded years from 1997 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 14% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 288 living people in the UK are called Jaidon. 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
- • Jaidon ranked #3523 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 35 boys were registered as Jaidon.
- • About 288 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jaidon as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3523
2023
Births in 2023
5
Latest year
Peak year
2008
35 births
Estimated living
288
2026
Meaning
What does Jaidon mean?
The name Jaidon is a modern variation of the traditional Hebrew name Jadon, which means "he will judge" or "the judge." The name originated in ancient Israel and is derived from the Hebrew root word "din," meaning "to judge" or "to govern."
The earliest recorded use of the name Jadon can be traced back to the Bible, where it appears in the book of Nehemiah as the name of a Levite who helped rebuild the walls of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. However, the name was relatively rare in ancient times and did not gain widespread popularity until the modern era.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Jaidon was Jaidon Jones, an African-American entrepreneur and civil rights activist who lived in the early 20th century. Jones was a prominent figure in the Harlem Renaissance and played a significant role in promoting black economic empowerment and self-sufficiency.
Another notable bearer of the name was Jaidon Codrington, a British actor and musician born in 1985. Codrington is best known for his roles in television shows such as "Cucumber" and "Banana," where he portrayed the character of Daniel Curry.
In the world of sports, Jaidon Dunston was an American baseball player who played as a shortstop for the Chicago Cubs and other teams in the late 20th century. He was born in 1973 and played in Major League Baseball from 1994 to 2003.
Jaidon Arroyo was a Puerto Rican artist and sculptor who gained recognition for his abstract and minimalist works. Born in 1942, he was a prominent figure in the Puerto Rican art scene and his works have been exhibited in museums and galleries around the world.
Lastly, Jaidon Codner was a Trinidadian cricketer who played for the West Indies national team in the late 20th century. Born in 1962, he was a right-handed batsman and represented the West Indies in both Test and One Day International matches.
While the name Jaidon is relatively modern and has gained popularity in recent decades, it has its roots in ancient Hebrew culture and language. The name's meaning and association with judgment and governance have endured through the ages, making it a unique and culturally significant name choice.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jaidon over time
The chart below shows babies named Jaidon registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 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 Jaidon, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2023, compared with 35 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaidon by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jaidon 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 | #3290 | 23 | 4 |
| 2010s | #2413 | 104 | 9 |
| 2000s | #1435 | 159 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2337 | 4 | 1 |
Notable bearers
Famous people named Jaidon
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Jaidon Anthony
association football player
English association football player
1999-
Related
Names similar to Jaidon
- 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
Jaidon: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jaidon in the UK right now?
In 2023, Jaidon was ranked #3523 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Jaidon most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 35 babies registered as Jaidon in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jaidon?
Of English origin, meaning "valley gift" or "God's gift".
How many people are called Jaidon in the UK?
A total of 290 babies have been registered as Jaidon across the 24 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.