Declining since 2009, #2,676 for boys today.
Popularity of Kaeden since 1994
Babies named Kaeden per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 99 |
| 2000s | 2,201 |
| 2010s | 2,253 |
| 2020s | 547 |
Meaning & origin
Kaeden first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1994, a relative newcomer to the naming landscape. It reached its peak popularity in 2008, when it ranked 2,676 nationally, with about 1 in 35,585 boys receiving the name that year. Since 2009, its usage has been gradually falling, reflecting a broader shift away from the 'ayden' family of names. Geographically, Kaeden has been most common in Texas and California, which aligns with the trend of modern invented spellings finding favor in diverse, population-heavy states. The name's rise and subsequent decline mirror the lifecycle of many contemporary coinages that gain fast popularity through phonetic appeal rather than deep historical roots.
Kaeden is a modern American spelling variant of Caden, which emerged in the late 20th century. Caden itself is often traced to the Irish surname Mac Cadáin, meaning 'son of Cadán,' though the meaning of Cadán is uncertain. Alternatively, Kaeden may have been coined as a contemporary variation of names like Aidan or Kaden, reflecting a trend for distinct spellings. The name gained popularity in the United States from the 1990s onward.
Where Kaeden 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.
“Kaeden” around the world
Where Kaeden lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kade, Kai, Denny
Sibling names for Kaeden
Names that share Kaeden's style, for a brother or sister.
