Meaning & origin
Where it comes from
An origin associated with this spelling is Japanese.
The story
In mythological stories, Raiden is associated with the god of thunder and lightning.
Raiden through the years
- Babies since 1880
- 13,141
- 12,681 boys · 460 girls
- Most popular year
- 2022
- 969 babies
- 2025
- 757
- #432 for boys · #6,498 for girls
- 2021–25 vs 2016–20
- +2%
- Steady
Where it’s given
By the numbers
In 2025, this name appeared in 739 U.S. birth records for boys, ranking No. 432 among boys’ names. Average annual use for boys was 3.5% higher in 2021–2025 than in 2016–2020. It also appeared in 18 birth records for girls in 2025. In 2025, Texas had the largest reported state-level birth count for boys with this name (91). Published U.S. population figures for this spelling include 7,182 as a first name in 2020; 141 as a surname in 2020.
From Social Security birth records and U.S. Census name counts for this exact spelling. Other spellings are counted separately.
Raiden’s family of names
In English usage, Raiden has a related form in Rayden. Raiden has a related form in Rayden. Raiden has a related form in Raydon.
The ring: nicknames and forms.
Nicknames & forms 15
Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.
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