UK name, mostly boys
Jaydon
A masculine given name of undetermined etymological origin, potentially derived from "Jaden".
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.
Jaydon is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Jaydon popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3688, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 171 births.
This profile covers 1,863 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 3% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 1,898 living people in the UK are called Jaydon. 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
- • Jaydon ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 171 boys were registered as Jaydon.
- • Jaydon ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #329 in 2009.
- • About 1,898 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jaydon as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 99.5% of Jaydon registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3688
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2008
171 births
Estimated living
1,898
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Jaydon
In England and Wales birth records, Jaydon has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 99.5% of registrations are for boys and 0.5% 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.
Jaydon registered for boys
- Ranked #3,688 in 2024
- 5 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2008 (171 births)
Jaydon registered for girls
- Ranked #3,262 in 2001
- 4 girls registered in 2001
- Peak: 1999 (5 births)
Meaning
What does Jaydon mean?
The name Jaydon is a relatively modern English name that emerged in the late 20th century. It is believed to be a combination of the names Jay and Brandon, or a variation of the name Jaden. The name does not appear to have any direct linguistic roots or origins in ancient languages or cultures.
While the name Jaydon itself is quite recent, some of its potential components have a longer history. The name Jay, for instance, can be traced back to the biblical name Jacob, which means "supplanter" or "one who follows" in Hebrew. The name Brandon, on the other hand, is derived from an Old English surname meaning "broom hill" or "burnt land."
Since Jaydon is a relatively new name, there are no known historical references or appearances in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from centuries past. However, the name has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries like the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jaydon was in the late 1980s or early 1990s, although it is difficult to pinpoint an exact date or individual. As the name gained traction, a few notable people have borne the name Jaydon, including:
1. Jaydon Mickens (born 1993), an American football player who played as a wide receiver for several teams in the National Football League (NFL). 2. Jaydon Dureau (born 1997), a Canadian ice hockey player who currently plays for the Columbus Blue Jackets in the NHL. 3. Jaydon Sundrud (born 2003), a Canadian actor best known for his role in the television series "The Haunting Hour." 4. Jaydon Giesbrecht (born 1999), a Canadian baseball player who plays as a pitcher in the Minor League Baseball system. 5. Jaydon Mickens (born 1993), an American football player who played as a wide receiver in the NFL and the Canadian Football League (CFL).
While the name Jaydon is relatively new and its origins are somewhat ambiguous, it has gained popularity in recent years and has been borne by several notable individuals across various fields, including sports, entertainment, and the arts.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jaydon over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Jaydon 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 Jaydon, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 171 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaydon by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jaydon 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 | #1990 | 70 | 5 |
| 2010s | #722 | 632 | 10 |
| 2000s | #322 | 1,074 | 10 |
| 1990s | #850 | 87 | 4 |
Geography
Where Jaydon is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Jaydon. 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.
Jaydon ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #329 in 2009.
Across the UK
Jaydon in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#733 in 2017
10 years of NRS records, 45 total registered
Northern Ireland (NISRA)
#329 in 2009
1 years of NISRA records, 4 total registered
Related
Names similar to Jaydon
- 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
Jaydon: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jaydon in the UK right now?
In 2024, Jaydon was ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Jaydon most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 171 babies registered as Jaydon in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jaydon?
A masculine given name of undetermined etymological origin, potentially derived from "Jaden".
How many people are called Jaydon in the UK?
A total of 1,863 babies have been registered as Jaydon across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 45 more in Scotland and 4 in Northern Ireland.
Where is Jaydon most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Jaydon ranks best in Northern Ireland, where it placed #329 in 2009. 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.