Declining since 2010, #414 for boys today.
Popularity of Cayden since 1990
Babies named Cayden per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 689 |
| 2000s | 14,391 |
| 2010s | 19,767 |
| 2020s | 6,398 |
Meaning & origin
Cayden first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1990, quickly rising in popularity to reach its peak rank of 29th in 2009. Since 2010, its usage has steadily declined, reflecting broader shifts away from the -den trend that dominated the early 2000s. In 2025, Cayden sits at rank 414, given to roughly 1 in 2,207 newborns. The name has been most popular in Connecticut, Mississippi, and Pennsylvania, and it fits into a family of similar-sounding names like Jayden, Aiden, and Brayden. As a modern coinage, Cayden lacks deep historical roots but remains a recognizable choice for its contemporary feel.
Cayden emerged in the late 20th century as part of the trend of -den and -en ending names popularized by names like Aiden and Jayden. It may be a respelling of Caden, which itself has disputed origins, possibly from an Irish surname or a Gaelic name meaning 'fighter.' However, Cayden is best understood as a modern coinage without a traditional etymological root, favored for its sound and fashionable suffix.
Where Cayden is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Cayden” around the world
Where Cayden lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
65
babies in 2024
Ireland
6
babies in 2025
Quebec
19
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cade, Cay
Sibling names for Cayden
Names that share Cayden's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Cayden
Names whose popularity has moved with Cayden's over the last 50 years.
