Paden

♂ Boy

Pronounced PAY-dən /ˈpeɪ.dən/High

Meaning: From an English surname/place-name — 'Pada's hill' or 'the pine-tree valley'; also echoes Payton/Aiden; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Crisp and modern: Paden is the English 'Pada's hill' (and a Payton/Aiden echo). Sleek, fresh, and warm.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningFrom an English surname/place-name — 'Pada's hill' or 'the pine-tree valley'; also echoes Payton/Aiden; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#5376 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1987

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,766

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Paden comes from an English surname and place-name — variously 'Pada's hill' (an Old English personal name plus dun, 'hill') or 'the pine-tree valley' — and also reads as a modern name echoing Payton and the -aden names (Aiden, Braden; routes layered, which we note). A sleek, crisp, modern name; nickname Pade.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, Pada's-hill at the (likely) root, and sleek.

Did you know? Paden comes from an English surname/place-name, 'Pada's hill' (or 'the pine-tree valley') — and echoes Payton and the -aden names — a sleek, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note).

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References — Paden — routes layered

Variations

PaydenPaidenPaydon

Nicknames

Pade

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If you like Paden…

Payton— a name it echoes

Aiden— a companion -aden name

Braden— another -aden boys' name

Warren— shares the -en ending

Holden— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Paden mean?

Paden is English for 'Pada's hill' or 'the pine-tree valley', and echoes Payton/Aiden; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Paden?

It's said PAY-dən /ˈpeɪ.dən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Paden a boy or girl name?

Paden is a boy's name.

How popular is Paden?

Paden is a rare name in the U.S.