Caedmon
Caedmon is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Wise warrior or battle-wise.
Origin and history
Caedmon is a historical name of Old English and Celtic origin, traditionally associated with Saint Cædmon, an Anglo-Saxon poet. The name carries literary and early Christian history, making it a rare yet distinct choice. In the United States, it remains a unique option given to a small number of boys each year.
Popularity in the United States
934 babies in the United States have been named Caedmon since 1880. It ranks #3745 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1860.
States where it is most popular
- TX (52.3 %)
- CA (16.8 %)
- IN (7.4 %)
- CO (6.7 %)
- AL (3.4 %)
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 | 11 |
| 2000-2010 | 457 |
| 2010-2019 | 399 |
| 2020-2029 | 67 |
Fun facts
- Saint Cædmon is traditionally recognized as the earliest identifiable English poet, active in the 7th century.
- Fewer than 1,000 boys have been recorded with the name Caedmon in official U.S. birth data since 1880.