Kyden
How to say it: KY-den · /ˈkaɪdən/
Modern American invention rhyming with Jayden and Brayden - no traditional meaning, evokes strength.
Kyden was the 63rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 44 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 | 44 |
| 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
Kyden is a newcomer: almost all of its history is from the last forty years.
What goes with it
Nicknames
- Ky
- Kyd
- Den
Honouring a Kyden in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kyden is about 1 in 25.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
In France: #53 for boys in 2025.
Keep exploring
Find names you'll both love, starting with Kyden
The one-minute style quiz.