Caiden
How to say it: KAY-den · /ˈkeɪdən/
Modern coinage; phonetic variant of Caden/Kaden, possibly from a Gaelic surname meaning 'son of Cadán'. No classical etymology.
Caiden was the 63rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 475 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 49% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #98 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #63 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 475 |
| Share of births | 1 in 580 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −49% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #98 |
| In France, 2025 | #53 among boys’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost entirely a recent creation, Caiden rose fast to a top in the 2010s. It holds close to that level still, though a dip looks likely.
What goes with it
Bright and punchy in two syllables, Caiden has a modern crisp snap. Braylon echoes that energy.
Nicknames
- Cade
- Cai
Honouring a Caiden in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Caiden is about 1 in 25.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
In France: #53 for boys in 2025.
Ireland: #213.
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