Caiden Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAY-den / /ˈkeɪdən/Irish; English
Meaning
Irish: fighter; English: spirit of battle
Historical & Cultural Background
In Irish tradition, Caiden is derived from the Gaelic surname O'Cathain, meaning 'descendant of Cathan'. In English usage, it has been adopted as a modern name, often associated with strength and valor.
Trend Summary
The name Caiden has seen a rise in usage in recent years.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Caden
- Kaden
- Kayden
International Variants
- Caden (English)
- Caiden (English)
Famous people named Caiden
Caiden Cowger — political commentator.
Caiden Steele — social media influencer.
Fictional characters named Caiden
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Caiden was first seen in the United States in 1990. Caiden has ranked as high as #475 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in Texas, Florida, California, Ohio, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Caiden has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Caiden (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 51 | |
| TX | 51 | |
| NY | 40 | |
| GA | 32 | |
| NC | 31 | |
| CA | 27 | |
| MI | 25 | |
| PA | 23 | |
| OH | 19 | |
| MA | 18 | |
| IL | 18 | |
| TN | 17 | |
| MD | 15 | |
| VA | 14 | |
| IN | 12 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1994 | 21 |
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 22 |
| 1997 | 31 |
| 1998 | 49 |
| 1999 | 85 |
| 2000 | 115 |
| 2001 | 157 |
| 2002 | 269 |
| 2003 | 471 |
| 2004 | 657 |
| 2005 | 849 |
| 2006 | 1,032 |
| 2007 | 1,213 |
| 2008 | 1,403 |
| 2009 | 1,329 |
| 2010 | 1,297 |
| 2011 | 1,228 |
| 2012 | 1,194 |
| 2013 | 1,301 |
| 2014 | 1,354 |
| 2015 | 1,293 |
| 2016 | 1,133 |
| 2017 | 1,048 |
| 2018 | 948 |
| 2019 | 931 |
| 2020 | 800 |
| 2021 | 735 |
| 2022 | 711 |
| 2023 | 608 |
| 2024 | 544 |