UK boy's name
Shayden
A modern invented name, likely blend of Shay and Aiden.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Shayden is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Shayden popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2493, with 8 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 21 births.
This profile covers 223 England and Wales registrations across 21 recorded years from 2000 to 2021. 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 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 221 living people in the UK are called Shayden. 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 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Shayden ranked #2493 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 8 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 21 boys were registered as Shayden.
- • About 221 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shayden as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2493
2021
Births in 2021
8
Latest year
Peak year
2013
21 births
Estimated living
221
2026
Meaning
What does Shayden mean?
The given name Shayden is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th century. It does not seem to have any direct linguistic or cultural roots in a particular language or region. The name appears to be a creative combination of existing name elements, possibly derived from the name Shay, which itself is a diminutive form of the Hebrew name Shaya or Shayna, meaning "gift."
The name Shayden does not appear to have any significant historical references or connections to ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. It is a relatively new name that gained popularity in certain regions, particularly in the United States and parts of Canada, in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Shayden is Shayden Sinclair, a Canadian ice hockey player born in 1993. Another notable individual with this name is Shayden Lale, an Australian basketball player born in 1995.
While the name Shayden is relatively uncommon, there are a few other individuals who have been recorded with this first name throughout history. Shayden Massey, an American football player, was born in 1990. Shayden Williamson, a Canadian musician, was born in 1987. Shayden Belsher, a Canadian ice hockey player, was born in 2000.
It is important to note that the name Shayden is a relatively modern creation and does not have a long historical lineage or significant cultural associations. Its popularity and usage are primarily concentrated in recent decades, reflecting the trend of creating unique and creative name combinations in modern times.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Shayden over time
The chart below shows babies named Shayden registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Shayden, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 8 births in 2021, compared with 21 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shayden by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shayden 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 | #2727 | 14 | 2 |
| 2010s | #2002 | 115 | 9 |
| 2000s | #1840 | 94 | 10 |
Related
Names similar to Shayden
- Samuel 108,505
- Sebastian 33,008
- Sam 20,889
- Stanley 16,354
- Sonny 15,028
- Sean 15,006
- Scott 12,587
- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Shayden: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shayden in the UK right now?
In 2021, Shayden was ranked #2493 for boys in England and Wales, with 8 births registered.
When was Shayden most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 21 babies registered as Shayden in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shayden?
A modern invented name, likely blend of Shay and Aiden.
How many people are called Shayden in the UK?
A total of 223 babies have been registered as Shayden across the 21 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.