Declining since 2008, #3,658 for boys today.
Popularity of Caeden since 1994
Babies named Caeden per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 67 |
| 2000s | 1,140 |
| 2010s | 742 |
| 2020s | 232 |
Meaning & origin
Caeden is a modern invented name that emerged in the 1990s, first recorded in 1994. It is a variant of Caden, part of the -ayden naming trend that also includes Brayden and Jayden. In 2025, Caeden ranked 3,658th with approximately 1 in 57,000 boys given the name. Its peak year was 2009, after which its popularity has declined, consistent with the trajectory of many similar invented names. The name has been most common in Massachusetts, reflecting a regional preference for this spelling variant.
Caeden is a modern spelling variant of Caden, which emerged in the late 20th century. The name Caden is thought to be a respelling of the Irish name Cathán, meaning 'little battle,' or from the English surname Cade. Caeden specifically follows the trend of using invented spellings of popular sounds, such as the -ayden suffix.
Where Caeden is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cade, Cay
Sibling names for Caeden
Names that share Caeden's style, for a brother or sister.
