Raiden
Boy name · 10 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Raiden: 10 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2018.
With Japanese origins, Raiden combines *rai* (thunder) and *den* (lightning), together meaning "thunder and lightning," and also shares its roots with the Shinto god of thunder, Raijin. The name is widely recognised through the thunder god Raiden from the *Mortal Kombat* video game series, as well as the cyborg ninja Raiden from *Metal Gear Solid*, both of whom have cemented its modern popularity. There are no major geographic places directly linked to the name, though the deity Raijin inspires various cultural references in Japan. A notable variant is the archaic English spelling "Rayden," but the standard form has become increasingly common for boys in Scotland, likely influenced by gaming culture rather than traditional naming patterns.
Boy 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20184 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #7623 babies
- Total births
- 10since 2018
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y