Jaedyn
43% girls · 57% boys
About Jaedyn
Jaedyn is a modern masculine name that represents a creative spelling of Jaden, which itself emerged as a popular name in the late 20th century. The name is likely derived from the Hebrew name 'Jade' or 'Jadon,' meaning 'God has heard,' though some connect it to the precious stone jade. This contemporary spelling with the 'ae' combination and 'y' substitution reflects the trend toward unique orthography in naming. The name gained particular popularity following actor Will Smith naming his son Jaden in 1998. Jaedyn offers parents a way to use a recognizable name while adding distinctiveness through spelling. It's part of the modern '-ayden/-aiden' family of names that includes Brayden, Kayden, and Aiden, which have been popular for boys since the 2000s.
Jaedyn is also given to girls, where it ranks #10437 in the US.
Pronounced JAY-din.
As of October 2026, Jaedyn ranked #6960 for boys and #10437 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1012 for boys in 2008 and #1063 for girls in 2003.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,910 | 76 | #3,158 | 52 |
| 2015 | #1,807 | 83 | #3,362 | 48 |
| 2016 | #2,290 | 58 | #4,031 | 37 |
| 2017 | #3,033 | 39 | #4,026 | 37 |
| 2018 | #3,070 | 38 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | #3,219 | 36 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | #3,860 | 27 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | #3,265 | 36 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | #4,030 | 27 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | #4,387 | 24 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |