Caeden
Primarily a boy's name of American origin with 2,151 recorded births. Also given to 29 girls.
Meaning & Origin
Alternative form of Caden.
Caeden is a boy's and girl's baby name of American origin, a variant spelling of Caden, derived from the Scottish surname MacAoidh (meaning 'son of Aodh,' a Celtic fire deity) or as a variant of Cadence, from the Latin cadentia ('rhythm').
Caeden had a meteoric rise in U.S. popularity in the early 2000s alongside Kaden, Jaden, and Aiden. The ae spelling gives it a slightly more distinctive, slightly medieval look while keeping the same friendly, rhythmic sound.
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In the American context, Caeden is a boy's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (1994–2024). Its American roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Caeden is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #3459), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Caeden was #1253 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #3459, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 202 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 742 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 1,140 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 67 | — |
The Story of Caeden
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2009, Caeden is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Caeden are most likely born between 1999 and 2019.
How rare is Caeden?
Only about 1 in every 109,091 babies born in 2024 was named Caeden — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1994, peaked in the 2000s with 1,140 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Caeden by the numbers
- Would fill 45 school buses
- Meeting one Caeden per day would take 5.9 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(31 years, 1994–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33 | #3459 |
| 2023 | 37 | #3233 |
| 2022 | 49 | #2678 |
| 2021 | 42 | #2923 |
| 2020 | 41 | #2890 |
| 2019 | 41 | #2947 |
| 2018 | 41 | #2898 |
| 2017 | 43 | #2806 |
| 2016 | 60 | #2237 |
| 2015 | 77 | #1896 |
| 2014 | 72 | #1982 |
| 2013 | 84 | #1737 |
| 2012 | 94 | #1640 |
| 2011 | 112 | #1460 |
| 2010 | 118 | #1409 |
| 2009 | 150 | #1204 |
| 2008 | 138 | #1266 |
| 2007 | 135 | #1289 |
| 2006 | 129 | #1290 |
| 2005 | 109 | #1372 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Caeden as a Girl's Name
While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Caeden has also been given to 29 girls in the U.S. since 2004.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1994–2024