
The short answer
Zayden is a masculine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "An invented name, using the popular den suffix sound found in such names as Braden, Hayden, Jayden and Aidan." It ranked #214 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, an invented name, using the popular den suffix sound found in such names as Braden, Hayden, Jayden and Aidan. The entry lists its usage as English (Modern).
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Zayden ranked #214 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #214 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zayden mean?
Behind the Name does not give Zayden a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: an invented name, using the popular den suffix sound found in such names as Braden, Hayden, Jayden and Aidan.
Is Zayden a popular name?
Zayden ranked #214 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Zayden a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Zayden appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Zayden — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.