Jaidan, of Hebrew origin, means "knowledgeable" or "wise." It is a unisex name but is more commonly used for males. The name gained popularity in the United States in the late 20th century and has since maintained steady usage. Jaidan is often misspelled as Jaden, likely due to its similarity with other names like Brandon or Hayden. Some notable individuals named Jaidan include Canadian ice hockey player Jaiden Burning and American football player Jaiden Woodbey.
The name Jaidan experienced a significant rise in popularity between 1999 and 2005, peaking at 70 births in 2005. However, it has since declined steadily, with only 6 births recorded in both 2016 and 2017.