Caiden
Caiden is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Son of Cadan, or battle; also associated with the modern rhyming name family of Aiden.
Origin and history
Caiden is a modern English name adaptation, derived either from the traditional Gaelic surname Caden (meaning son of Cadan) or created as a variation of the popular Caden and Aiden name family. It gained significant momentum in the United States during the early 2000s alongside similar-sounding names. Today, it remains a well-established contemporary choice for boys in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
23,341 babies in the United States have been named Caiden since 1880. It ranks #771 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #465.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.3 %)
- FL (6.7 %)
- CA (6.6 %)
- OH (5.7 %)
- NY (5.2 %)
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 | 239 |
| 2000-2010 | 7,495 |
| 2010-2019 | 11,731 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,876 |
Nicknames
Cade, Cae
Fun facts
- Caiden rose in popularity as part of the broader '-aden' name trend in the United States starting in the late 1990s.
- Although popularized recently, its roots trace back to the traditional Irish and Scottish surname Cadán.