Declining since 2007.
Popularity of Caydon since 1998
Babies named Caydon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 329 |
| 2010s | 278 |
| 2020s | 43 |
Meaning & origin
Caydon is a modern invented name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1998, at the height of the -don and -den surname-style trend. Though it never cracked the national top 1000, it reached its peak popularity in 2006 before entering a gradual decline that continues through the latest data. This trajectory aligns with the broader downturn of many Caden-variant names after the mid-2000s. While not concentrated in any particular state, Caydon fits a pattern of phonetically creative names that emerged from parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding choice.
Caydon is a modern coinage, likely formed by combining the popular phonetic element 'Cay-' (as in Caden) with the suffix '-don' (influenced by names like Brandon or London). It first appeared in the United States in 1998 and peaked in popularity in 2006, reflecting the late 1990s and 2000s trend for inventive 'Caden-like' names. Its usage has since declined.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cay
Sibling names for Caydon
Names that share Caydon's style, for a brother or sister.
