Kayden
Kayden: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Kayden
- A male given name originating as a coinage, variant of Caden.
- A female given name originating as a coinage, variant of Caden.
How popular is Kayden?
Since 1880, 8,111 girls and 73,606 boys in the U.S. have been named Kayden (10% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #393 in 2008. Its highest rank for boys was #90 in 2014. In 2025 it ranked #135 for boys, with 2,735 babies given the name.
Names similar to Kayden
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Sibling name ideas for Kayden
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Kayden FAQ
What does the name Kayden mean?
A male given name originating as a coinage, variant of Caden. A female given name originating as a coinage, variant of Caden.
How popular is the name Kayden?
Since 1880, 8,111 girls and 73,606 boys in the U.S. have been named Kayden (10% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #393 in 2008. Its highest rank for boys was #90 in 2014. In 2025 it ranked #135 for boys, with 2,735 babies given the name.
Is Kayden a boy or girl name?
Kayden is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 8,111 girls and 73,606 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.