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Zayden

Boy name · 14 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Zayden: 14 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 2025.

Zayden is a modern invented name, likely blending the sounds of Jayden and Zane, with the popular -den suffix that has driven names like Aiden and Brayden. It first appeared in the United States in the 1990s and has since spread to Scotland, where it is given to a small but steady number of boys each year. There are no widely known historical figures named Zayden, as the name is too recent for that, but it shares its trendy, energetic feel with other contemporary names. Its closest variant is Zaiden, and the name has no direct place connections. Zayden’s appeal lies in its crisp, modern sound and its Z-initial, which feels distinctive yet familiar.

Boy 4 of 52 years

Peak year
20255 babies
Latest (2025)
#5605 babies
Total births
14since 2016
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2025 · 5
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).