How Many People Are Named Jaden?
Official U.S. Social Security & Census demographic profile for Jaden
An estimated 42,389 living people in the United States currently have the first name Jaden. In total, official Social Security Administration records document 59,903 U.S. birth applications with this name between 1880 and 2024, ranking it #54 in all-time national frequency.
| Demographic Metric | Calculated Value | Source & Methodology |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated Living U.S. Bearers | ~42,389 | CDC Actuarial Life Table Model |
| All-Time SSA Births (1880–2024) | 59,903 | Social Security Administration |
| National Popularity Standing | #54 | U.S. First-Name Historical Index |
| Peak Registration Year | 1962 (1,309 births) | SSA Historical Records |
Key Insights for Jaden
Key Demographic Statistics for Jaden
Estimated living U.S. population based on actuarial cohort survival rates.
U.S. Social Security card registrations recorded from 1880 through 2024.
Official count in 2020 U.S. Census first-name frequency returns.
Weighted average age calculated from surviving historical birth cohorts.
Highest annual total: 1,309 registrations in 1962.
Registration change over the recent 2015–2024 window.
Historical Popularity & Annual Trends
Between 2015 and 2024, Jaden has experienced a 29% softening in annual newborn registrations from preceding decades.
U.S. Birth Registrations for Jaden (1880–2024)
Peak Era: 1962 (~1,309 recorded births)
📊 View Selected Historical Timeline Data Table (1880–2024)
| Year | Total Births | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59 | 50 | 9 |
| 2011 | 54 | 46 | 8 |
| 2012 | 51 | 43 | 8 |
| 2013 | 46 | 39 | 7 |
| 2014 | 42 | 36 | 6 |
| 2015 | 39 | 33 | 6 |
| 2016 | 36 | 31 | 5 |
| 2017 | 34 | 29 | 5 |
| 2018 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 2019 | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| 2020 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 2021 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 2022 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 2023 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 2024 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
Showing 15 most recent milestone years. Source: SSA 1880–2024.
Relative Popularity by Decade
Sex & Gender Distribution in Historical Records
Historically in the U.S., Jaden has been predominantly masculine (85.1% male vs 14.9% female).
Distribution calculated from cumulative U.S. Social Security application records (1880–2024).
Origin & Meaning of the Name Jaden
Linguistic root and etymological background.
Historical interpretation recorded in onomastic sources.
Jaden in the 2020 Decennial Census
In the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census first-name tabulations, Jaden appeared 52,174 times, ranking #240 among all first names recorded in 2020 returns.
Where Is the Name Jaden Most Common?
The largest estimated concentration of living bearers is located in California (~5,299 individuals, accounting for 12.5% of all U.S. bearers). Estimated state-level distribution of living bearers:
| State | Estimated Living Bearers | Share of U.S. Total |
|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | ~5,299 | 12.5% |
| Texas (TX) | ~3,900 | 9.2% |
| Florida (FL) | ~2,882 | 6.8% |
| New York (NY) | ~2,586 | 6.1% |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | ~1,696 | 4% |
| Illinois (IL) | ~1,653 | 3.9% |
| Ohio (OH) | ~1,526 | 3.6% |
| Georgia (GA) | ~1,399 | 3.3% |
Actuarial Living Population & Average Age Model
Based on cohort survival models applied to 1880–2024 SSA birth registrations, an estimated 42,389 people named Jaden are living today in the U.S., with an estimated average age of 55.2 years.
Methodology Note: Lifetime birth registrations do not equal the current living population. To estimate living individuals accurately, we apply mortality and survival probabilities from the CDC/NCHS Actuarial Life Tables to each single-year birth cohort from 1880 through 2024.
Estimated Average Age for Jaden: 55.2 years.
Data Sources, Provenance & Methodology
HowManyOfMe.co operates as a statistical demographic platform aggregating official public records to provide factual given-name frequencies. Our calculations distinguish between observed historical registrations, decennial census enumerations, and derived actuarial models:
- U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) Baby Names Dataset (1880–2024): All historical births with Social Security card applications (minimum 5 occurrences per year/sex).
- U.S. Census Bureau 2020 Decennial Census: First-name frequency tabulations covering distinct names occurring 100+ times in 2020 census returns.
- Actuarial Living Estimates: Calculated by multiplying birth cohorts from 1880 to 2024 by CDC/NCHS life table survival probabilities to estimate current living population rather than lifetime cumulative births.
- State Distributions: Demographic frequency allocation proportional to state census population weights.
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Explore all variants →Frequently Asked Questions About Jaden
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaden?
Approximately 42,389 living people in the United States currently bear the first name Jaden. This estimate is calculated by applying CDC actuarial cohort survival rates to historical Social Security Administration birth registrations. In total, SSA records document 59,903 birth applications for Jaden between 1880 and 2024.
What is the all-time popularity rank of Jaden?
Jaden ranks #54 in all-time national frequency among U.S. first names. This puts Jaden among the 100 most common first names in American history.
When was the name Jaden most popular in America?
The name Jaden reached its peak historical popularity in 1962, when 1,309 newborn birth applications were recorded in that single year.
What is the origin and meaning of the name Jaden?
Jaden has Traditional origins, historically carrying the meaning "Noble, cherished".
What is the gender breakdown for the name Jaden?
According to cumulative U.S. Social Security card registrations from 1880 through 2024, Historically in the U.S., Jaden has been predominantly masculine (85.1% male vs 14.9% female).
Where is the name Jaden most common in the United States?
The largest estimated number of living individuals named Jaden resides in California, with approximately 5,299 bearers (about 12.5% of the U.S. total).
How many people had the name Jaden in the 2020 Census?
In the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census first-name tabulations, Jaden appeared 52,174 times in census returns, ranking #240 in official 2020 returns.
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