Paden
Every Paden since 1985 — 1,981 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Paden
Paden is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,551 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 1,981 American babies have been named Paden — about 90% boys and 10% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1992, when 79 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Paden stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Paden 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 | — | — | 17 | #5,551 |
| 2024 | — | — | 18 | #5,390 |
| 2023 | — | — | 11 | #7,620 |
| 2022 | 5 | #17,160 | 18 | #5,376 |
| 2021 | — | — | 20 | #4,890 |
| 2020 | — | — | 27 | #3,892 |
| 2019 | — | — | 24 | #4,308 |
| 2018 | — | — | 21 | #4,701 |
| 2017 | — | — | 30 | #3,650 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,764 | 27 | #3,960 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,721 | 24 | #4,259 |
| 2014 | 6 | #16,044 | 24 | #4,228 |
| 2013 | — | — | 35 | #3,171 |
| 2012 | 9 | #12,003 | 40 | #2,943 |
| 2011 | 6 | #16,280 | 37 | #3,092 |
| 2010 | 5 | #19,129 | 53 | #2,389 |
| 2009 | 10 | #11,281 | 53 | #2,440 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,623 | 58 | #2,284 |
| 2007 | 12 | #10,006 | 40 | #2,960 |
| 2006 | 6 | #16,612 | 51 | #2,437 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,944 | 67 | #1,909 |
| 2004 | 6 | #15,590 | 67 | #1,850 |
| 2003 | 9 | #11,101 | 57 | #2,026 |
| 2002 | 12 | #8,694 | 58 | #1,936 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,792 | 55 | #1,973 |
| 2000 | 6 | #14,544 | 47 | #2,165 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,928 | 52 | #1,725 |
| 1990 | — | — | 57 | #1,511 |
| 1985 | — | — | 9 | #4,595 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Paden in 2025?
Paden ranked #5,551 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Paden?
1,981 babies have been named Paden in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Paden most popular?
Paden peaked in 1992, when 79 newborns received the name.
Is Paden a boy or girl name?
Paden is used for both: about 10% of babies named Paden have been girls and 90% boys.
Is the name Paden rising or falling?
Paden is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.