Paden
Boy name · English · Irish · Scottish
- US rank
- #5,399
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,088 in 1987
17 babies were named Paden in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,588 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1985–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Paden you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 100,000 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Paden, 17 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Paden would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryPaden first shows up in US birth records in 1985, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 40 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1987, when it ranked #1,088. Today it's #5,399, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowPaden was 2.4× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 41,841 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 100,000.
- TrendPaden has slipped 1,588 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,399. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Paden
Paden is a boy name of English, Irish and Scottish origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with P and ending in “-den”. US birth records list Paden for boys from 1985 to 2025, in 41 of those 41 years. Its best year was 1987, when it ranked #1,088 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,399, with 17 babies.
Origin:English namesIrish namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 27 | 37,147 boys |
| 1990s | 28 | 35,575 boys |
| 2000s | 28 | 36,036 boys |
| 2010s | 17 | 59,844 boys |
| 2020s | 11 | 93,604 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Paden
What is the origin of the name Paden?
Paden has English, Irish, Scottish roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Paden a boy or girl name?
Paden is a boy name.
How popular is the name Paden?
Paden ranked #5,399 for US boys in 2025, given to 17 babies. Its best year was 1987 (#1,088).