Kadon
Kadon is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Son of Cadan (meaning 'battle' or 'war' in Gaelic roots) or modern invented variant.
Origin and history
Kadon is a modern American name variation, likely derived from Caden or Kaden, which stems from the Irish surname Mac Cadáin. It gained traction in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as part of the popular '-aden' naming trend in the United States. It remains a relatively rare choice, given to a modest number of newborn boys annually.
Popularity in the United States
720 babies in the United States have been named Kadon since 1880. It ranks #3956 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1861.
States where it is most popular
- TX (58.7 %)
- CA (23.8 %)
- LA (9.5 %)
- MO (7.9 %)
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 | 48 |
| 2000-2010 | 394 |
| 2010-2019 | 212 |
| 2020-2029 | 66 |
Fun facts
- Kadon emerged alongside the massive popularity of similar-sounding names like Caden, Aiden, Jayden, and Braden in the late 1990s and 2000s.
- Through its connection to Caden, the name traces back to the old Gaelic word 'cad', meaning battle.