Unisex nameCurrently #5,376 in the USFalling
Paden
//ˈpeɪdən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19925 lettersStarts with P
Meaning & origin
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Paden's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Paden |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 43 |
| 1987 | 78 |
| 1988 | 67 |
| 1989 | 59 |
| 1990 | 57 |
| 1991 | 52 |
| 1992 | 79 |
| 1993 | 67 |
| 1994 | 64 |
| 1995 | 63 |
| 1996 | 65 |
| 1997 | 60 |
| 1998 | 49 |
| 1999 | 59 |
| 2000 | 53 |
| 2001 | 63 |
| 2002 | 70 |
| 2003 | 66 |
| 2004 | 73 |
| 2005 | 73 |
| 2006 | 57 |
| 2007 | 52 |
| 2008 | 69 |
| 2009 | 63 |
| 2010 | 58 |
| 2011 | 43 |
| 2012 | 49 |
| 2013 | 35 |
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2015 | 32 |
| 2016 | 33 |
| 2017 | 30 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2019 | 24 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 18 |
Paden through the decades
- Paden peaked in 1992, when 79 babies were named Paden in the US.
- The 2000s were Paden's strongest decade, averaging 64 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Paden has fallen 55% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Paden currently ranks #5,376 in the US and is cooling off.