Raiden Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Raiden is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Raiden?
Raiden is spelled R-A-I-D-E-N. The name has 6 letters.
Raiden at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- The name “Raiden” combines Japanese elements that translate to “thunder” and “god” or “spirit.”
- Origin
- “Raiden” is commonly associated with Japanese mythology referring to a thunder deity in traditional Japanese folklore.
- Pronunciation
- RAI-den · 2 syllables
Raiden Popularity in 2025
Rank#6,325
Recorded Births18
Rank#432
Recorded Births739
- Girls usage fell 1,177 places to #6,325 and recorded 7 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 16 places to #432 and recorded 34 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Raiden Mean?
The name “Raiden” combines Japanese elements that translate to “thunder” and “god” or “spirit.”
Origin: “Raiden” is commonly associated with Japanese mythology referring to a thunder deity in traditional Japanese folklore.
How Do You Pronounce Raiden?
PronunciationRAI-den
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Raiden?
- History
- The name “Raiden” occurs in historical Japanese texts as the name of a thunder deity representing natural forces.
Raiden Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 18 | #6,325 |
| 2025 | Boys | 739 | #432 |
| 2024 | Girls | 25 | #5,148 |
| 2024 | Boys | 705 | #448 |
| 2023 | Girls | 30 | #4,565 |
| 2023 | Boys | 751 | #423 |
| 2022 | Girls | 34 | #4,202 |
| 2022 | Boys | 935 | #353 |
| 2021 | Girls | 23 | #5,398 |
| 2021 | Boys | 844 | #382 |
| 2020 | Girls | 37 | #3,841 |
| 2020 | Boys | 747 | #403 |
| 2019 | Girls | 33 | #4,260 |
| 2019 | Boys | 825 | #381 |
| 2018 | Girls | 29 | #4,662 |
| 2018 | Boys | 727 | #423 |
| 2017 | Girls | 26 | #5,045 |
| 2017 | Boys | 800 | #400 |
| 2016 | Girls | 42 | #3,656 |
| 2016 | Boys | 740 | #424 |
| 2015 | Girls | 26 | #5,127 |
| 2015 | Boys | 633 | #471 |
| 2014 | Girls | 18 | #6,713 |
| 2014 | Boys | 594 | #479 |
When Was Raiden Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2022 · Boys
935 recorded births
National rank #353
2021 · Boys
844 recorded births
National rank #382
2019 · Boys
825 recorded births
National rank #381
2017 · Boys
800 recorded births
National rank #400
Where Raiden Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| HI | #79 | 11 |
| AK | #165 | 5 |
| OK | #252 | 19 |
| WV | #254 | 7 |
| WA | #256 | 29 |
| KY | #269 | 20 |
| AR | #305 | 11 |
| NM | #311 | 6 |