Paden

Boy name

Paden has been given to 1,981 babies in the U.S. since 1985. It peaked in 1992.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,981

Peak year

1992 (79 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1985

10-year trend

▼ -47%

Gender split

10% girls / 90% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Paden — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Jadenboy

95,059 babies since 1974

Cadenboy

72,993 babies since 1979

Kadenboy

70,701 babies since 1977

Adenboy

22,517 babies since 1880

Aadenboy

5,079 babies since 2001

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Maliqueboy

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Kobieunisex

2,001 babies since 1971

FAQ

How popular is the name Paden?

Paden has been given to 1,981 babies in the U.S. since 1985. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Paden peak?

Paden peaked in 1992, when 79 babies were given the name.

Is Paden a girl or boy name?

Paden is primarily a boy name (90% of babies named Paden are boys).

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