Cayden
Cayden is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Battle or son of Cadan.
Origin and history
Cayden is a modern American name derived from the Irish surname Caden or Cadan, rooted in the Gaelic name Cathán. It gained significant popularity in the United States starting in the late 1990s as part of the broader trend of rhyming '-aden' names. In recent years, it has remained a consistently chosen boys' name across the country.
Popularity in the United States
41,245 babies in the United States have been named Cayden since 1880. It ranks #562 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #315.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.2 %)
- CA (7 %)
- FL (6.4 %)
- GA (4.8 %)
- NY (4.3 %)
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 | 689 |
| 2000-2010 | 14,391 |
| 2010-2019 | 19,767 |
| 2020-2029 | 6,398 |
Famous people named Cayden
- Cayden Boyd: Actor
- Cayden Primeau: Athlete, Ice Hockey Player
Nicknames
Cade, Caye
Fun facts
- Cayden is a popular modern respelling of the traditional surname Caden.
- It rose rapidly in U.S. popularity during the late 1990s alongside names like Aiden, Jayden, and Braden.