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Raeden

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How to Pronounce Raeden

Pronounced RAY-dən /ˈreɪ.dən/High

Meaning: Modern coinage echoing Raiden (the Japanese thunder god) and the -den names; no single fixed rootLow

In 30 seconds: Thunderous and modern: Raeden joins a Rae- opening to the -den ending, echoing Raiden, the thunder god. A bold coinage, strong and fresh.
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Origin LowAmerican, Japanese
MeaningModern coinage echoing Raiden (the Japanese thunder god) and the -den names; no single fixed root
U.S. rank (2025)#7095 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 264
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420042025

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

Raeden is a modern coinage echoing Raiden — Japanese raijin, the god of thunder and lightning — and the -den names (Aiden, Caden; routes layered, which we flag). It has no single fixed root; the strong sound carries it.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, thunder-god in echo, and bold.

Did you know? Raeden brushes Raiden — the Japanese god of thunder and lightning (and a Mortal Kombat icon) — with a Rae-/-den styling; a bold, modern coinage.
Overall data confidence 50%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — recent emergence

Variations

RaidenRaydenRaidyn

Nicknames

Rae

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If you like Raeden…

Raiden— the name it echoes
Rayden— a fellow spelling
Jaden— a companion -den name
Caden— another -den name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Raeden mean?

Raeden echoes Raiden (the thunder god) and the -den names; it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Raeden?

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

Is Raeden a boy or girl name?

Raeden is a boy's name.

How popular is Raeden?

Raeden is a rare, recent name in the U.S.

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