Jayden sits comfortably in the UK charts at #111 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#111
US Rank #59
About the Name Jayden
Jayden is holding steady in the rankings at #111. It reached its peak of #37 in 2012 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has broken into the UK top 100 on 7 occasions, signalling genuine mainstream interest.
Jayden 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 #59, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Jayden
Unlikely. With around 476 UK babies named Jayden per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Jayden in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Jayden has held a stable position around #111 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #37 in 2012 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Jayden is more popular in the US (#59) than in the UK (#111). 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 Jayden include: Jayden Sa — Jayden Sa is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the Chiefs and Taranaki.; Jayden Hadler — Jayden Hadler is an Australian competitive swimmer.; Jayden Atkinson — Jayden Atkinson is an Australian field hockey player, who plays in the midfield..
Jayden ranks #59 in the US (2024), making it comfortably inside the American top 100. It's well-liked on both sides of the Atlantic.
476
UK babies named Jayden (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.2
In a school of 600
↓ 13 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Jayden
Likely around 1 other Jayden 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 Jayden
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Jayden Hadler is an Australian competitive swimmer. He represented Australia at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, competing in the preliminary heats of the men's 100-metre butterfly and 200-metre individual medley swimming.
Jayden Struble is an American professional ice hockey player who is a defenseman for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected in the second round, 46th overall, by the Canadiens in the 2019 NHL entry draft.
Jayden Quaintance is an American college basketball player for the Kentucky Wildcats of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). He previously played for the Arizona State Sun Devils.
Jayden Kevon Reed is an American professional football wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Western Michigan Broncos and the Michigan State Spartans.
Jayden Campbell is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a halfback or fullback for the Gold Coast Titans in the National Rugby League.