Shayden Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationSHAY-den / /ˈʃeɪ.dən/Irish; English
Meaning
Irish: 'admirable'; English: 'from the battlefield'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Irish, Shayden is derived from the name 'Shay', which means 'admirable' or 'hawk'. The English interpretation connects it to the Old English elements 'sceat' (battle) and 'denu' (valley), suggesting a geographical or warrior-related significance.
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Variants
- Shayden
- Shaiden
- Shaydon
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Shayden was first seen in the United States in 1992. Shayden has ranked as high as #1338 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in Hawaii, California, Utah, Texas, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Shayden has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Shayden (2020)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 25 |
| 2001 | 40 |
| 2002 | 35 |
| 2003 | 44 |
| 2004 | 50 |
| 2005 | 52 |
| 2006 | 46 |
| 2007 | 61 |
| 2008 | 62 |
| 2009 | 43 |
| 2010 | 51 |
| 2011 | 51 |
| 2012 | 44 |
| 2013 | 27 |
| 2014 | 27 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 32 |
| 2019 | 24 |
| 2020 | 29 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 13 |