Caeden
Caeden is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Fighter, battle, or spirit of battle.
Origin and history
Caeden is a modern American name spelling, derived as a variant of Caden or Caelan. It draws root inspiration from the Gaelic name Cadán, often interpreted as meaning 'battle'. It emerged as a popular choice in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Popularity in the United States
2,181 babies in the United States have been named Caeden since 1880. It ranks #2767 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1695.
States where it is most popular
- TX (20.8 %)
- CA (20.1 %)
- FL (9.5 %)
- NY (8.2 %)
- OH (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 67 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,140 |
| 2010-2019 | 742 |
| 2020-2029 | 232 |
Nicknames
Cade, Cae
Fun facts
- Caeden gained popularity as part of the broader U.S. naming trend for '-aden' sounding boys' names starting in the late 1990s.
- While a modern spelling creation, its phonetics tie back to traditional Irish and Scottish names derived from Cadán.