UK boy's name
Taiden
Of Japanese origin, meaning "celestial rice paddy" or "heavenly valley".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Taiden is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Taiden popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4608, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 5 births.
This profile covers 11 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2009 to 2020. 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 11 living people in the UK are called Taiden. 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 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Taiden ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 5 boys were registered as Taiden.
- • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Taiden as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4608
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2011
5 births
Estimated living
11
2026
Meaning
What does Taiden mean?
The name Taiden is a relatively modern invention, with its origins being unclear. It is believed to have emerged in the late 20th century, possibly as a combination of the names Tyler and Aiden, or as a variation of the Gaelic name Taidín, meaning "little poet."
Some sources suggest that the name Taiden may have been inspired by the Japanese word "taiden," which means "electrical transmission" or "electrical conduction." However, there is no substantial evidence to support a direct link between the name and this Japanese term.
While the name Taiden does not have a long historical lineage, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name in recent years. One of the earliest recorded instances is Taiden Gallagher, an American actor born in 2004, known for his roles in television shows such as Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn and The Big Show Show.
Another individual with the name Taiden is Taiden Reyes, a Canadian actor born in 2009, who has appeared in various television shows and films, including The Hardy Boys and The Umbrella Academy.
In the realm of sports, Taiden Dutra is a Canadian soccer player born in 2006, who has represented Canada at the youth international level.
Taiden Zoppi is an American mixed martial artist and former collegiate wrestler, born in 1994, who has competed in various MMA promotions.
Finally, Taiden Morrow is an American social media personality and content creator, born in 2002, known for his presence on platforms like TikTok and YouTube.
While the name Taiden may not have a deep historical significance, it has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in North America. Its unique sound and modern flair have attracted parents seeking distinctive names for their children.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Taiden over time
The chart below shows babies named Taiden registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Taiden, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Taiden by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Taiden 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 | #4608 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #3300 | 5 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4527 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Taiden
- Thomas 160,894
- Tyler 42,147
- Theo 40,594
- Toby 32,482
- Theodore 30,211
- Tommy 25,300
- Teddy 20,781
- Taylor 14,354
- Tobias 13,102
- Tom 9,822
- Tristan 9,171
- Timothy 6,200
FAQ
Taiden: questions and answers
How popular is the name Taiden in the UK right now?
In 2020, Taiden was ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Taiden most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 5 babies registered as Taiden in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Taiden?
Of Japanese origin, meaning "celestial rice paddy" or "heavenly valley".
How many people are called Taiden in the UK?
A total of 11 babies have been registered as Taiden across the 3 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.