Shayden
Every Shayden since 1992 — 1,264 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shayden
Shayden is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,092 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 1,264 American babies have been named Shayden — about 77% boys and 23% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2008, when 86 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 Shayden stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shayden 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 | — | — | 15 | #6,092 |
| 2024 | — | — | 13 | #6,768 |
| 2023 | — | — | 18 | #5,426 |
| 2022 | 5 | #17,402 | 21 | #4,824 |
| 2021 | 7 | #13,276 | 24 | #4,345 |
| 2020 | — | — | 29 | #3,717 |
| 2019 | 8 | #12,288 | 24 | #4,314 |
| 2018 | — | — | 32 | #3,508 |
| 2017 | 5 | #18,074 | 17 | #5,491 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,655 | 25 | #4,181 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,839 | 21 | #4,679 |
| 2014 | 11 | #10,057 | 27 | #3,870 |
| 2013 | 15 | #8,096 | 27 | #3,845 |
| 2012 | 8 | #13,290 | 44 | #2,758 |
| 2011 | 17 | #7,376 | 51 | #2,473 |
| 2010 | 16 | #7,831 | 51 | #2,465 |
| 2009 | 17 | #7,636 | 43 | #2,840 |
| 2008 | 24 | #5,931 | 62 | #2,180 |
| 2007 | 21 | #6,516 | 61 | #2,206 |
| 2006 | 13 | #9,201 | 46 | #2,616 |
| 2005 | 25 | #5,234 | 52 | #2,290 |
| 2004 | 12 | #9,182 | 50 | #2,304 |
| 2003 | 15 | #7,528 | 44 | #2,418 |
| 2002 | 16 | #7,001 | 35 | #2,743 |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,885 | 40 | #2,475 |
| 2000 | 15 | #7,108 | 25 | #3,407 |
| 1995 | 5 | #15,387 | 11 | #5,450 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shayden in 2025?
Shayden ranked #6,092 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shayden?
1,264 babies have been named Shayden in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shayden most popular?
Shayden peaked in 2008, when 86 newborns received the name.
Is Shayden a boy or girl name?
Shayden is used for both: about 23% of babies named Shayden have been girls and 77% boys.
Is the name Shayden rising or falling?
Shayden is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.