Jayden

Jayden is a made-up name that first appeared in the 1990s, likely as a blend of Jay and Hayden. It's one of many names with the "-den" ending that were enormously popular in the '90s and early 2000s, like Aidan and Braden.

It could also be considered a variant of the Hebrew name Jadon, which has uncertain meaning, though scholars speculate it could mean "thankful" or "whom God has judged."

Regardless of its origins, the name Jayden has been widely popular for the last few decades. It first appeared in the top 1,000 boys' names in the United States in 1994 and quickly skyrocketed in popularity, jumping into the top 100 in less than a decade. It's been a top 100 name ever since, peaking at No. 4 in 2010 and 2011.