Kaeden
Kaeden is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Fighter or battle; son of Caddy.
Origin and history
Kaeden is a modern invented spelling of the Gaelic name Caden or Kaden, derived from the surname Caden or Cadden. It gained popularity in the United States during the late 1990s and 2000s alongside similar-sounding names ending in -den. Today it remains a recognizable contemporary choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
5,100 babies in the United States have been named Kaeden since 1880. It ranks #1711 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1393.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14 %)
- TX (10.7 %)
- FL (7.1 %)
- NY (6.4 %)
- OH (4.8 %)
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 | 99 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,201 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,253 |
| 2020-2029 | 547 |
Nicknames
Kade, Kae
Fun facts
- Kaeden developed as an alternative phonetic spelling of Caden during the peak of the -aden naming trend.
- The popularity of names like Kaeden coincided with a broader U.S. preference for two-syllable names ending in an 'n' sound.