Kaydon
Kaydon is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern invention, often associated with the Celtic meaning of Caden ('fighter' or 'battle').
Origin and history
Kaydon is a modern American name created as a phonetic variant of Caden or Kaden. It blends traditional rhyming elements popular in contemporary U.S. naming trends. The name gained traction starting in the late 1990s and remains a modern choice.
Popularity in the United States
1,416 babies in the United States have been named Kaydon since 1880. It ranks #3303 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1700.
States where it is most popular
- TX (33.2 %)
- CA (13.2 %)
- FL (10.1 %)
- GA (8.5 %)
- OH (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 | 28 |
| 2000-2010 | 455 |
| 2010-2019 | 706 |
| 2020-2029 | 227 |
Fun facts
- Kaydon belongs to the popular wave of '-aden' rhyming names that swept the United States beginning in the late 1990s.
- It represents an alternative, phonetic spelling of the more traditional names Caden or Kaden.