Kayden was the 63rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,678 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 | 2,678 |
| 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, 875 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Recently coined, Kayden climbed to a high in the 2010s. Holding close to that peak, it is expected to slip a little in the next few years.
What goes with it
Sturdy and crisp in two syllables, Kayden sounds energetic and modern. Kade is its nickname, while Braylon pairs in style.
Middle names that flow with Kayden →
Nicknames
- Kay
- Kade
Honouring a Kayden in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kayden is about 1 in 25.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Irish.
In France: #53 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #221. Ireland: #167.
Keep exploring
Find names you'll both love, starting with Kayden
The one-minute style quiz.