How Many People Are Named Shayden?
Complete statistics for the name Shayden: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shayden, a very rare name for boys, stands out with only 1,234 people bearing it in the US, making up just 1 in 267,362 Americans. The majority, 97%, are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 4 represents stability and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 17All 1,249 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: 2008Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shayden Through the Generations
Shayden peaked in popularity in 2008 with 86 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. With an average age of 17, most Shaydens are young adults, with 1,208 under 30 and only 41 aged between 30 and 60. This trend suggests it's a name for the younger generation, likely influenced by creative naming trends in recent decades.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shayden's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Shayden
How Many People Have the Name Shayden?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,234 people in the United States currently share the name Shayden. That works out to roughly 1 in every 267,362 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Shayden a Common or Rare Name?
Shayden is classified as Very 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 Shayden Mean?
Shayden means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shayden in SSA data, approximately 77% are male and 23% are female.
When Was Shayden Most Popular?
The name Shayden reached peak popularity in 2008, with 86 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 Shayden?
Approximately 1,234 people named Shayden live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,249. That works out to roughly 1 in 267,362 Americans.
Is Shayden a rare name?
Shayden is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 267,362 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shayden mean?
Shayden means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Shayden more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 77% of people named Shayden are male and 23% are female.
When was Shayden most popular?
Shayden peaked in 2008 with 86 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.