Zayden Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Zayden is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Zayden?
Zayden is spelled Z-A-Y-D-E-N. The name has 6 letters.
Zayden at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Zayden may derive from a combination of elements such as “Zay” and the suffix “-den”, but the precise lexical meaning is unclear.
- Origin
- Zayden is a modern given name that emerged in recent decades, likely as a creative variation influenced by similar-sounding names like Aiden and Jayden.
- Pronunciation
- ZAY-den · 2 syllables
Zayden Popularity in 2025
Rank#8,860
Recorded Births11
Rank#213
Recorded Births1,657
- Girls usage rose 6,433 places to #8,860 and recorded 6 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 11 places to #213 and recorded 90 fewer 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 Zayden Mean?
Zayden may derive from a combination of elements such as “Zay” and the suffix “-den”, but the precise lexical meaning is unclear.
Origin: Zayden is a modern given name that emerged in recent decades, likely as a creative variation influenced by similar-sounding names like Aiden and Jayden.
How Do You Pronounce Zayden?
PronunciationZAY-den
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Zayden?
- History
- The name Zayden gained usage predominantly in English-speaking countries during the early 21st century, increasing in popularity with similar trendy names ending in “-aden.”
Zayden Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2013 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 11 | #8,860 |
| 2025 | Boys | 1,657 | #213 |
| 2024 | Girls | 5 | #15,293 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,747 | #202 |
| 2023 | Girls | 6 | #13,462 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,906 | #191 |
| 2022 | Boys | 2,022 | #187 |
| 2021 | Girls | 5 | #15,251 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,891 | #204 |
| 2020 | Girls | 9 | #10,250 |
| 2020 | Boys | 2,104 | #185 |
| 2019 | Girls | 9 | #10,473 |
| 2019 | Boys | 2,028 | #194 |
| 2018 | Girls | 11 | #9,151 |
| 2018 | Boys | 2,147 | #185 |
| 2017 | Girls | 7 | #12,713 |
| 2017 | Boys | 2,081 | #189 |
| 2016 | Girls | 14 | #7,988 |
| 2016 | Boys | 2,140 | #184 |
| 2015 | Girls | 19 | #6,452 |
| 2015 | Boys | 2,142 | #192 |
| 2014 | Girls | 14 | #8,053 |
| 2014 | Boys | 2,232 | #188 |
| 2013 | Girls | 11 | #9,612 |
When Was Zayden 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.
2014 · Boys
2,232 recorded births
National rank #188
2018 · Boys
2,147 recorded births
National rank #185
2015 · Boys
2,142 recorded births
National rank #192
2016 · Boys
2,140 recorded births
National rank #184
Where Zayden 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NM | #57 | 28 |
| HI | #104 | 9 |
| RI | #112 | 10 |
| DE | #126 | 8 |
| WV | #151 | 12 |
| LA | #154 | 33 |
| MO | #158 | 44 |
| MS | #165 | 19 |