Kayden Unisex

Popularity: #121 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKAY-den / /ˈkeɪdən/

English; Irish

Meaning

English: fighter; Irish: son of the battle

Historical & Cultural Background

In English, Kayden is often associated with modern naming trends and is seen as a variant of Caden. In Irish culture, the name reflects a connection to strength and valor, often linked to historical warrior lineage.

Trend Summary

The name Kayden has seen a rise in usage, reflecting contemporary naming trends.

Similar Names

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Variants

  • Caden
  • Kaden
  • Caiden

International Variants

  • Caden (English)
  • Kaden (German)

Famous people named Kayden

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Fictional characters named Kayden

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Sibling Suggestions

AidenBraydenJaydenMasonHaydenRaiden

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kayden was first seen in the United States in 1989. Kayden has ranked as high as #137 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, New York, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Kayden has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kayden (2024)

StateBirthsShare
FL 261
10%
TX 252
9%
CA 240
9%
NY 207
8%
NC 139
5%
GA 127
5%
PA 112
4%
OH 105
4%
VA 87
3%
TN 80
3%
IL 78
3%
MA 72
3%
MI 72
3%
SC 65
2%
MS 65
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19896
19908
199116
199220
199333
199436
199551
199665
199776
1998102
1999141
2000212
2001278
2002454
2003725
2004974
20051,298
20061,570
20072,195
20082,596
20092,964
20103,304
20113,744
20123,883
20134,433
20144,741
20154,260
20164,036
20174,010
20184,001
20193,924
20203,646
20213,579
20223,478
20233,131
20242,882