Declining since 2014, #237 for boys today.
Popularity of Kaiden since 1992
Babies named Kaiden per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 405 |
| 2000s | 11,509 |
| 2010s | 28,087 |
| 2020s | 12,561 |
Meaning & origin
Kaiden entered the U.S. baby name charts in 1992 and rose quickly, peaking at rank 110 in 2014. Since then, its popularity has been falling, dropping to rank 237 in 2025 despite remaining a 1-in-1,157 name for newborn boys. The name has been most popular in Mississippi, the District of Columbia, and Arkansas. Kaiden fits the modern pattern of invented or creatively spelled names that emerged in the late 20th century, offering parents a contemporary alternative to traditional names like Caden or Aidan.
Kaiden is a modern spelling variant of Caden, itself of debated origin. It may derive from the Welsh surname Cadell, from 'cad' meaning 'battle', or from a Scottish surname of uncertain meaning. The name gained popularity in the United States starting in the 1990s as part of the trend toward invented names with the '-ayden' sound, often blending elements of names like Cayden or Aidan.
Where Kaiden 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.
“Kaiden” around the world
Where Kaiden lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
40
babies in 2024
Ireland
19
babies in 2025
New Zealand
11
babies in 2025
Quebec
8
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kai, Kade
Sibling names for Kaiden
Names that share Kaiden's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Kaiden
Names whose popularity has moved with Kaiden's over the last 50 years.
