MallowbyNames

Keiden

KAY-den · Possibly a modern invented name, often interpreted as 'fighter' or 'companion'.

2025 rank (boys)
#4,396
Babies named in 2025
23
Peak popularity
2014
2025 frequency
1 in 74,264 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Rising since 2005

Rising since 2005, #4,396 for boys today.

Popularity of Keiden since 2004

Babies named Keiden per year in U.S. Social Security records.

10213120102020Most births 2014Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
2000s94
2010s237
2020s127

Meaning & origin

Keiden is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2004. It reached its peak rank of 4,396 in 2014, when it was given to about 1 in every 74,264 boys. The name has been on an upward trajectory since 2005, reflecting the ongoing popularity of -den suffixed names like Caden and Jayden. Keiden is most common in Florida, but its usage remains relatively rare nationwide. As a recent coinage, it lacks historical depth or established meaning, but its phonetic appeal and association with similar trendy names have sustained its moderate use.

Keiden is a modern English name that emerged in the early 2000s as a variant of the popular name Caden or Kaden. It follows the trend of names ending in -den or -dan and is likely a phonetic respelling. The name has gained modest usage, particularly in the United States, without a clear historical or linguistic derivation.

Where Keiden is most popular

Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Keiden” around the world

Where Keiden lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • France

    20

    babies in 2024

Sources: INSEE (France).

Sibling names for Keiden

Names that share Keiden's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Keiden mean?
Keiden is a modern invented name, possibly a variant of Caden, which has uncertain origins. It is often given the meaning 'fighter' or 'companion' by inference, but these are not historically attested.
How popular is the name Keiden?
As of 2025, Keiden ranked 4,396 in the United States, with about 1 in every 74,264 baby boys given the name. Its peak popularity was in 2014.
Is Keiden a boy or girl name?
Keiden is predominantly a boy's name, though it could be used for any gender.