Kaiden
Kaiden is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Son of Cadán, often interpreted as warrior or battle.
Origin and history
Kaiden is a contemporary spelling variant of the name Caden, derived from the Gaelic surname Mac Cadáin, meaning son of Cadán. The root name is historically associated with concepts like battle or spirit. It rose sharply in popularity in the United States during the early 2000s alongside similar sounding names.
Popularity in the United States
52,562 babies in the United States have been named Kaiden since 1880. It ranks #491 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #179.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.4 %)
- FL (7 %)
- CA (6.6 %)
- NY (5 %)
- GA (5 %)
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 | 405 |
| 2000-2010 | 11,509 |
| 2010-2019 | 28,087 |
| 2020-2029 | 12,561 |
Famous people named Kaiden
- Kaiden Guhle: Ice hockey player
Nicknames
Kai, Kade
Fun facts
- The 'K' spelling variant grew significantly alongside the 'Two-K' naming trend in North America.
- It traces back to the old Gaelic personal name Cadán.