Zaiden
How to say it: ZAY-dun · /ˈzeɪdən/
Modern coinage; variant of Zayden or Aidan with a Z prefix. No established traditional meaning.
Zaiden was the 177th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 466 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 30% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #208 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #177 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 466 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,445 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −30% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #208 |
| In France, 2025 | #813 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Entirely a product of recent decades, Zaiden topped out in the 2010s and lingers close to that mark. A slight dip looks likely in the next few years.
What goes with it
Zingy at the start then crisp through the close, it feels modern and creative. Jaxton matches its spark, as does Zander.
Nicknames
- Zaid
- Zay
- Den
Honouring a Zaiden in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Zaiden is about 1 in 61.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
In France: #813 for boys in 2025.
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