Jaden is a distinctive choice, ranked #3696 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Jaden in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#3696
US Rank #394
About the Name Jaden
Jaden has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 3229 places in five years. It was most popular in 2013 at #282 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Jaden is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #394, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Jaden
Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Jaden per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Jaden in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Jaden has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 3229 places in the last five years. Its peak was #282 in 2013. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Jaden is more popular in the US (#394) than in the UK (#3696). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Jaden include: Jaden Montnor — Jaden Sean Montnor is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Aris Limassol.; Jaden Eikermann — Jaden Shiloh Eikermann Gregorchuk is a German diver.; Jaden Brown — Jaden Brown is an English professional footballer who plays as a left-back or left wing-back..
Jaden appears in the US top 500 at #394 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
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UK babies named Jaden (2024)
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Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
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In a school of 600
↓ 3229 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Jaden
Likely around 1 other Jaden in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Jaden
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Jaden Sean Montnor is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Aris Limassol. Born in the Netherlands, he plays for the Suriname national team.
Jaden Shiloh Eikermann Gregorchuk is a German diver. He represented his country at the 2021 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, finishing 21st in the men's 10 metre platform event.
Jaden Chidi Umeh is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a forward for the under-23 side of Portuguese Primeira Liga club Benfica. He is a Republic of Ireland youth international.
Jaden McDaniels is an American professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Washington Huskies.
Bradley Jaden is an English actor. His West End credits include the leading roles of Javert and Enjolras in Les Misérables, Fiyero in Wicked, and Lancelot in Camelot.
Jaden Edward Dhananjay Ivey is an American former professional basketball player who last played for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Purdue Boilermakers.
Jaden Shawn Bradley is an American college basketball player for the Arizona Wildcats of the Big 12 Conference. He previously played for the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Jaden Amere Hardy is an American professional basketball player for the Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2021 class.