Jayden is of Hebrew origin, meaning "God has heard". It gained popularity in recent years due to its usage by celebrities such as singer Jay Sean and actor Jason Ritter who have sons named Jayden. The name has also been popularized through characters like Jayden Cole from the TV series "Degrassi" and Jay Gatsby from the novel "The Great Gatsby". It is often considered a unisex name, but its use is more prevalent for boys in many regions.
"Jayden's popularity shows a slight increase from 7 babies named in 2022 to 8 in 2023, totaling 15 newborns with this name over the two years."