Jadon
A Hebrew name from the Old Testament, borne by one of the men who helped rebuild the wall of Jerusalem in the book of Nehemiah. It is usually linked to a root meaning to judge.
Jadon in 2025
Jadon was given to 153 babies in the United States in 2025, making it the 2,658th most popular name of the year. That is roughly one in every 21,669 babies born.
The history of Jadon
Jadon reached its highest point in 2006, when 769 babies were given the name, ranking 808th that year. Its best-ever ranking was 773rd, in 2003.
Across the 53 years of records since 1973, 10,779 babies have been named Jadon. Half of them were born before 2006, which places the name's centre of gravity with Generation Z.
Jadon by decade
| Decade | Babies named Jadon | Best rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 84 | 5,928 |
| 1980s | 144 | 6,040 |
| 1990s | 1,020 | 1,241 |
| 2000s | 6,207 | 773 |
| 2010s | 2,501 | 1,227 |
| 2020s | 823 | 2,658 |
Where Jadon is heading
Jadon has fallen 35% over the past decade, from 235 babies in 2015 to 153 in 2025.
Names like Jadon
Names that rose and fell at the same time as Jadon.