Kaden
How to say it: KAY-dun · /ˈkeɪdən/
Variant of Caden, from a Welsh surname meaning 'spirit of battle'; popularized as a US given name in the 1990s.
Kaden was the 139th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,034 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 39% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #156 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #139 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,034 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,176 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −39% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #156 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost all use has come in recent decades, with the highest point in the 2000s. Well below that level now, it is expected to slip.
What goes with it
Sharp crisp consonants drive its sound. Jaxon and Rylan share its style.
Middle names that flow with Kaden →
Nicknames
- Kade
Honouring a Kaden in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kaden is about 1 in 49.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Welsh.
Famous people named Kaden
- Kaden Groves (born 1998)Australian cyclist
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