Holding steady.
Popularity of Kadden since 1996
Babies named Kadden per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 133 |
| 2010s | 19 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kadden is a modern name that entered U.S. records in 1996, likely as a creative variant of the popular Caden. It reached its peak usage in 2004, though it has never ranked in the top 1000. The name has a stable trajectory, indicating very low but consistent use. As of 2025, it remains a rare choice, with no recorded top states. Its similarity to names like Brayden and Jaxon places it within the trendy 'den' and 'dyn' family, but Kadden itself has not widely caught on.
Kadden is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1996. It likely originated as a creative respelling of the popular name Caden, which itself arose from the surname Caden or the Irish Cadán. The name has not achieved widespread use and remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kad, Kaddy
Sibling names for Kadden
Names that share Kadden's style, for a brother or sister.
