National Jaden Day – November 17, 2024

History of National Jaden Day

Jaden is a masculine and feminine name used in communities where the primary language is English. This name doesn’t have a meaning, as it was made up as a variation of names that end with ‘den,’ such as Aiden and Hayden. However, some consider it to be a variation of the biblical name Jadon, which means ‘thankful’ and, in some contexts, can mean ‘he will judge.’ You’ll find Jaden’s across countries like the United States, Canada, England, and France.

Whenever people hear the name Jaden, they think of a modern and youthful person. They also think of this name as being relatively informal and even wholesome. There are many different ways to spell Jaden, one of them being Jayden, considered the most popular since around 2003. There’s also Jadyn, Jaiden, and Jaydon. Famous people named Jaden include rapper Jaden Smith, son of renowned actor Will Smith, American actor Jaeden Martell, and animator Jaiden Animations.

In the fictional world, two Jadens stand out. Jaden Korr is the main character of a “Star Wars” videogame, and Jaden Yuki is the protagonist of the anime “Yu-Gi-Oh! GX.” It is estimated that there are almost 78,000 Jaden’s in the United States, and 83% are male.