How Many People Are Named Paden?
Complete statistics for the name Paden: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Paden is a very rare name, with only 1,920 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 171,875 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 64% of those named Paden being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 22 symbolizes leadership and vision.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 24All 1,964 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1992Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Paden Through the Generations
Paden peaked in popularity in 1992 with 79 births, but its usage has been declining since then. Today, the average age of someone named Paden is 24, with most under-30s outnumbering those aged 30-60 two to one. This name is predominantly male and has a strong presence in the United States, with 2,482 living bearers worldwide.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Paden's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Paden
How Many People Have the Name Paden?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,812 people in the United States currently share the name Paden. That works out to roughly 1 in every 86,949 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Paden a Common or Rare Name?
Paden is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Paden Mean?
Paden means "creative variant of Paden" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Paden in SSA data, approximately 90% are male and 10% are female.
When Was Paden Most Popular?
The name Paden reached peak popularity in 1992, with 79 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Paden?
Approximately 3,812 people named Paden live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,812. That works out to roughly 1 in 86,949 Americans.
Is Paden a rare name?
Paden is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 86,949 Americans has this name.
What does the name Paden mean?
Paden means "creative variant of Paden" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Paden more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 90% of people named Paden are male and 10% are female.
When was Paden most popular?
Paden peaked in 1992 with 79 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.