Kaiden
How to say it: KAY-dun · /ˈkeɪdən/
Modern invented name, a variant spelling of Caden/Kaden; popularised in the late 20th century.
Kaiden was the 63rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,476 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 | 1,476 |
| 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, 50 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost entirely a recent creation, Kaiden surged to a high in the 2010s. Still near that level, some fading is expected.
What goes with it
Bright and punchy with crisp consonants, Kaiden feels modern and energetic. Kai serves as a natural short form and Jaxon aligns in spirit.
Middle names that flow with Kaiden →
Nicknames
- Kai
- Kade
Honouring a Kaiden in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kaiden is about 1 in 25.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #53 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #398. Ireland: #248.
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