Caedmon
A boy's name of Old English origin with 926 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A famous Northumbrian poet, the author of Cædmon's Hymn.
Caedmon is a boy's baby name of Old English origin, meaning 'wise warrior' or possibly derived from Celtic roots meaning 'battle.' Caedmon of Whitby (7th century) was the earliest known poet in the English language, author of the beautiful Caedmon's Hymn — making this name a profound gift for any family who cherishes literature and history.
EtymologyShow more
Caedmon first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1999. First appearing in the 1990s, Caedmon emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.
Its Old English classification suggests a path from old english linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Caedmon was #2751 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #9089, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 59 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 399 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 457 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 11 | — |
The Story of Caedmon
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2010, Caedmon is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Caedmon are most likely born between 2000 and 2020.
How rare is Caedmon?
Only about 1 in every 450,000 babies born in 2024 was named Caedmon — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1999, peaked in the 2000s with 457 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Caedmon by the numbers
- Would fill 19 school buses
- Meeting one Caedmon per day would take 2.5 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(26 years, 1999–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | #9089 |
| 2023 | 16 | #5693 |
| 2022 | 9 | #8414 |
| 2021 | 7 | #9881 |
| 2020 | 19 | #4878 |
| 2019 | 15 | #5852 |
| 2018 | 19 | #4950 |
| 2017 | 24 | #4240 |
| 2016 | 30 | #3603 |
| 2015 | 33 | #3379 |
| 2014 | 42 | #2813 |
| 2013 | 44 | #2673 |
| 2012 | 55 | #2330 |
| 2011 | 58 | #2236 |
| 2010 | 79 | #1837 |
| 2009 | 60 | #2206 |
| 2008 | 63 | #2144 |
| 2007 | 76 | #1877 |
| 2006 | 71 | #1894 |
| 2005 | 41 | #2666 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1999–2024