The nameKayden
Kayden is a modern American boy's name, close to Caden. It rose in the 2000s alongside Aiden and Jayden.
- Boy's name
- American
Meaning
Kayden is a respelling of Caden, often linked to the Irish surname Ó Cadáin, "descendant of Cadán". It is also seen as a modern creation built on fashionable sounds.
Origin
American, from the 1990s. Its origin is discussed.
History
Kayden belongs to the wave of rhyming names (Aiden, Jayden, Brayden) that swept the United States in the 2000s. It reached the American top 100.
Famous people named Kayden
- Kayden Kross, actress
- Kayden Troff, chess player
Popularity of the name Kayden
Kayden in the United States
Kayden was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 43,818 births over the decade, 56% of all recorded babies named Kayden. Its rise began around 2002, and it peaked in 2014. Half of all babies named Kayden in the United States were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 3,430 births a year on average, against 4,258 in the five years before.
Kayden in the United Kingdom
Kayden was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 6,149 births over the decade, 60% of all recorded babies named Kayden. Its rise began around 2004, and it peaked in 2011. Half of all babies named Kayden in the United Kingdom were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 284 births a year on average, against 441 in the five years before.
Kayden in Ireland
Kayden in France
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Kayden
Names from the same generation as Kayden, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kayden mean?
Kayden is a respelling of Caden, often linked to the Irish surname Ó Cadáin, "descendant of Cadán". It is also seen as a modern creation built on fashionable sounds.
What is the origin of the name Kayden?
American, from the 1990s. Its origin is discussed.
Is Kayden a girl's or a boy's name?
Kayden is a boy's name. In the United States, 10% of the babies named Kayden are girls.
How popular is the name Kayden?
In 2024, Kayden was the 125th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 2,882 births.
What are the variants of the name Kayden?
Variants and related names of Kayden include Cayden and Keyden.
What are good sibling names for Kayden?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Brooklyn, Serenity, Zoey and Layla for a sister, Ryder, Eli, Jace and Bryson for a brother.
Who are famous people named Kayden?
Kayden Kross, actress; Kayden Troff, chess player.