boys' name · peaked 2006

Jadon

From Hebrew יָדוֹן (yadón, “Jadon”).

Every Jadon since 1973 — 10,779 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#1,282
among boys
Babies in 2025
153
named Jadon
Peak year
2006
769 babies
All-time total
10,779
since 1973

The story of Jadon

Jadon is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,282 in 2025 with 153 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1973, 10,779 American babies have been named Jadon. Its peak came in 2006, when 769 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jadon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Jadon year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025 153 #1,282
2024 135 #1,390
2023 151 #1,276
2022 125 #1,451
2021 140 #1,327
2020 119 #1,457
2019 113 #1,512
2018 5 #16,648 133 #1,349
2017 161 #1,167
2016 189 #1,047
2015 235 #915
2014 260 #854
2013 252 #847
2012 319 #730
2011 389 #616
2010 445 #572
2009 9 #11,853 535 #505
2008 6 #16,196 586 #471
2007 18 #7,208 685 #423
2006 13 #8,916 756 #398
2005 13 #8,531 637 #421
2004 10 #10,202 613 #426
2003 24 #5,149 702 #372
2002 12 #8,496 604 #415
2001 23 #5,075 510 #466
2000 17 #6,307 434 #518
1995 70 #1,422
1990 30 #2,339
1985 21 #2,459
1980 14 #3,163
1975 11 #3,323
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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jadon mean?

From Hebrew יָדוֹן (yadón, “Jadon”).

How popular is the name Jadon in 2025?

Jadon ranked #1,282 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 153 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Jadon?

10,779 babies have been named Jadon in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Jadon most popular?

Jadon peaked in 2006, when 769 newborns received the name.

Is Jadon a boy or girl name?

Jadon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.

Is the name Jadon rising or falling?

Jadon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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