Cayden Boy

Popularity: #384 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KAY-den //ˈkeɪ.dən//

Origin: Irish; English

Meaning: Irish: battle; English: son of the battle

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Cayden is believed to have originated from the Gaelic name "Caodhán," which is derived from the elements "caodh" meaning "pure" or "noble" and "-án," a diminutive suffix. This name evolved through various forms and adaptations over time, eventually making its way into English through the influence of Irish and Scottish naming traditions.

The transition from Gaelic to English often involved phonetic changes, leading to variations such as Caden, Kaden, and Cayden, which reflect the name's linguistic journey. Historically, the name Cayden and its variants have been associated with several notable figures and cultural milestones.

The Gaelic roots of the name can be traced back to early medieval Ireland, where names with similar structures were common among the nobility. The use of the name in literature and historical texts can be seen as early as the 10th century, when Gaelic names began to be documented in written form.

Additionally, the name's association with purity and nobility has been echoed in various cultural contexts, reinforcing its significance throughout history. Culturally, the name Cayden resonates with themes of strength and honor, often linked to the ideals of chivalry and nobility in medieval literature.

The name has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, with diminutive forms like Caden and Kaden emerging as popular alternatives. The enduring nature of the name can be attributed to its appealing sound and the positive connotations associated with its meaning, which have allowed it to persist in various naming traditions.

Famous people named Cayden

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Cayden Boyd is an actor best known for The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause, The Last Mimzy, and The Young and the Restless.

Cayden James is a fictional character best known for his role in the television series Arrow.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Cayden was first seen in the United States in 1990.

Cayden has ranked as high as #257 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, Georgia, and Ohio.

In the past 5 years the name Cayden has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Cayden is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Cayden was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Cayden.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 788 774 14
2024 991 968 23
2023 1,040 1,027 13
2022 1,198 1,164 34
2021 1,204 1,178 26
2020 1,311 1,287 24
2019 1,390 1,367 23
2018 1,507 1,463 44
2017 1,575 1,534 41
2016 1,609 1,560 49
2015 1,923 1,869 54
2014 2,118 2,050 68
2013 2,475 2,389 86
2012 2,484 2,378 106
2011 2,689 2,576 113
2010 2,702 2,581 121
2009 2,907 2,749 158
2008 2,489 2,322 167
2007 2,479 2,341 138
2006 1,861 1,753 108
2005 1,691 1,574 117
2004 1,346 1,242 104
2003 1,088 1,013 75
2002 750 699 51
2001 431 398 33
2000 329 300 29
1999 229 209 20
1998 152 136 16
1997 100 100 0
1996 74 68 6
1995 53 45 8
1994 71 62 9
1993 26 26 0
1992 26 26 0
1991 10 10 0
1990 7 7 0

Top States for Cayden (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 96
10%
CA 89
9%
NY 70
7%
FL 62
7%
GA 52
6%
NC 41
4%
PA 39
4%
OH 33
4%
TN 31
3%
SC 30
3%
MI 26
3%
NJ 25
3%
VA 22
2%
AZ 21
2%
IL 20
2%
IN 20
2%
MA 20
2%
WA 19
2%
MD 18
2%
MS 18
2%
WI 17
2%
MO 17
2%
AL 16
2%
MN 15
2%
CT 13
1%
LA 13
1%
IA 12
1%
CO 11
1%
KY 10
1%
OK 9
1%
OR 9
1%
AR 7
1%
DE 7
1%
NH 6
1%
WV 5
1%
KS 5
1%
RI 5
1%
DC 5
1%
NV 5
1%