Declining since 2007, #328 for boys today.
Popularity of Kaden since 1977
Babies named Kaden per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 133 |
| 1990s | 3,024 |
| 2000s | 34,640 |
| 2010s | 24,431 |
| 2020s | 7,362 |
Meaning & origin
Kaden first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1977 and reached its peak popularity in 2006, when it ranked among the top names for boys. Since 2007, its usage has been declining; it now sits at rank 328 as of 2025, with a frequency of about 1 in 1,652 births. The name has been particularly favored in states such as West Virginia, Maine, and Mississippi. While its exact origin is uncertain, it is widely considered a modern respelling of the Irish Caden, itself derived from the Gaelic Cathán. Kaden exemplifies the -aden/ayden naming trend that surged in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, and its straightforward pronunciation has contributed to its appeal.
Kaden is a modern respelling of the Irish name Caden, which itself derives from the Gaelic name Cathán, a diminutive of cath meaning 'battle'. The name emerged in the United States around the late 1970s and gained popularity in the 1990s and 2000s as part of the trend for names ending in -aden and -ayden.
Where Kaden 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.
“Kaden” around the world
Where Kaden lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
New Zealand
14
babies in 2025
Quebec
5
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kade
Sibling names for Kaden
Names that share Kaden's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Avery, Madison, Brielle, Kaylee, Riley, Braelynn, Jaylee, Kamille, Kamryn, Karley, Kaylani, Kendyl, Malani, Ryleigh, Akayla, Brailyn, Brayleigh, Cerenity, Dailyn, Jaylani, Jeslyn, Kadie, Kaelin, Kahlani, Kaylan, Kaylei, Kaysha, Kenleigh, Keylee, Keylin, Kinzie, Kyndal, Taelyn, Addysen, Avaree, Braeleigh, Brailynn, Brynlie, Camiya, Dalani, Dilynn, Jadynn, Jahlani, Jailin, Jaleen, Janyah, Jaylie, Jenaya, Jermany, Kadee, Kaelee, Kailei, Kaleigha, Kalissa, Kambry, Kammy, Kamrie, Kamry, Kanyla, Kariana, Kaylena, Kayln, Keeli, Keelyn, Kennidy, Kensie, Kesley, Kindall, Kinzey, Laycee, Makinlee, Makylah, Maloni, Railyn, Rayana, Rynlee, Samaiya, Taysia, Teirra, Alayja, Brynlynn, Chayna, Denaya, Hydeia, Jaylianna, Kadience, Kaedynce, Kailia, Kairy, Kaislyn, Kambryn, Kamrynn, Kamyiah, Kashlyn, Kasidee, Kayna, Kendle, Kenzey, Keylie, Kilani, Kilyn, Kirbi, Kynnadi, Laelynn, Laiken, Lynnix, Mackinley, Makaiah, Makaylin, Makinzi, Makynzi, Maleigh, Mylasia, Ryelle, Shayley, Teniya, Zanyiah, Jadae, Braydee, Brekyn, Brityn, Cambrey, Chalee, Chianna, Dalayah, Haelee, Haydyn, Jaelie, Jasmon, Jaydalynn, Jaylaa, Jayley, Kadey, Kaelei, Kailanie, Kailanni, Kalyse, Kanyia, Karstyn, Kassadie, Katora, Kaydra, Kayela, Kearie, Kenidi, Kerly, Keyle, Khailee, Khamryn, Khaylani, Khaylee, Khilee, Kielee, Kimmora, Kinze, Kiylee, Kolbee, Kopelynn, Kylina, Kynadee, Kyndahl, Kyndell, Kynlea, Maitlyn, Makalynn, Milayah, Mykela, Nayleen, Rinley, Ryleah, Skylynne, Taleigh, Taydem, Tayja, Teriyah, Tiyonna, Tryniti, Tylani, Yunique
Brothers: Carter, Mason, Brayden, Gavin, Landon, Haiden, Jalen, Jaydin, Kade, Kameron, Kanan, Kannon, Kolten, Konner, Korbin, Mekhi, Yahir, Bradyn, Braylan, Braylin, Broden, Brylan, Daylan, Daylen, Jaelen, Jaire, Jalin, Kamren, Kamrin, Kellin, Kordell, Kylon, Kyren, Kyrin, Tayden, Treyton, Blayden, Braelin, Braidyn, Braydyn, Camdon, Casyn, Daryan, Daylyn, Dayon, Derion, Graden, Jaceon, Jaedin, Jakhi, Jayron, Jeren, Kadrian, Kaeleb, Kaeson, Kahmari, Kaidon, Kainan, Kamarri, Kamauri, Kamerin, Kanen, Kasin, Kaveon, Kayceon, Keldon, Kendry, Keyden, Keyler, Khyler, Kobey, Kylor, Makel, Paxtyn, Taiden, Tayten, Tayton, Tayven, Treyden, Xzavion, Zaydin, Ashaun, Bladen, Bralen, Brendin, Breydan, Breylon, Breyton, Brodyn, Bryceton, Chayden, Daeton, Davyon, Domanik, Draiden, Dredyn, Gradyn, Jadarian, Jaiveon, Jaymen, Kadien, Kadon, Kaicen, Kailon, Kamiri, Kandon, Kaynen, Kaysan, Kayzen, Keaston, Keilen, Kelden, Kendan, Kenden, Kendyn, Keniel, Kenyen, Khalen, Koleton, Kollyn, Koltan, Kyel, Kyliam, Kyreese, Maykel, Mckade, Randen, Raydon, Taison, Teyon, Tyrez, Wayden, Breken, Jakolby, Jaydis, Khameron, Nakhi, Ayvion, Blaiden, Brayen, Brayln, Cylan, Daden, Daymeon, Dayven, Dreydon, Gavinn, Jakory, Jakota, Jasten, Jaxan, Jaylun, Joden, Kaceyon, Kadian, Kahle, Kahner, Kaimen, Kaisan, Kalden, Kalet, Kamai, Kaniel, Kanton, Karell, Kashdyn, Kashus, Kaylem, Kaylub, Keeon, Keyion, Khalin, Khrystian, Klever, Konnar, Kyier, Laden, Mckale, Nylen, Raydin, Rykker, Tadan, Trayden, Trevyon, Treylan, Treyten, Trindon, Trinten, Tymeir
Names like Kaden
Names whose popularity has moved with Kaden's over the last 50 years.
