Cayden: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced KAY-duhn · 2 syllables
A spelling variant of Caden.
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- KAY-duhn
- US rank (2025)
- #414
- US babies a year
- about 1,044 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
- Style
- Modern
How popular is Cayden?
Cayden was the #414 name in the US in 2025, given to 788 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 55% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #414 |
| England & Wales | #679 |
| Scotland | #231 |
| Northern Ireland | #231 |
| Ireland | #491 |
| France | #631 |
| Canada | #459 |
How old are people named Cayden?
Half of US adults named Cayden are older than 20; most are between 18 and 27. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Cayden
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Cayden have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Cayden
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Cayden
How do you pronounce Cayden?
Cayden is pronounced KAY-duhn.
How popular is the name Cayden?
Cayden was the #414 name in the US in 2025, given to 788 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 55% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Cayden?
Half of US adults named Cayden are older than 20. Most are between 18 and 27.