Cayden

Cayden: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy name#414 in 2025

Meaning and origin of Cayden

  • A male given name originating as a coinage.

Etymology

A spelling variant of Caden.

How popular is Cayden?

#414boys, 2025
788U.S. babies in 2025
#143peak rank (2009)
43,123babies since 1880

Since 1880, 1,878 girls and 41,245 boys in the U.S. have been named Cayden (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1421 in 2008. Its highest rank for boys was #143 in 2009. In 2025 it ranked #414 for boys, with 788 babies given the name.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Cayden FAQ

What does the name Cayden mean?

A male given name originating as a coinage. A spelling variant of Caden.

How popular is the name Cayden?

Since 1880, 1,878 girls and 41,245 boys in the U.S. have been named Cayden (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1421 in 2008. Its highest rank for boys was #143 in 2009. In 2025 it ranked #414 for boys, with 788 babies given the name.

Is Cayden a boy or girl name?

Cayden is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,878 girls and 41,245 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.