Caedon

A boy's name of Irish origin with 410 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

Caedon peaked during the Gen Z era, when 32 babies received this name in a single year (2005). That era was defined by globally influenced, diversity-driven naming, and Caedon has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.

Caedon is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Caedon is a boy's baby name of Irish origin, a variant of Caden or Caeden, from the Irish Gaelic cadán or related to the Scots Gaelic cadal meaning 'battle' or possibly from a place name meaning 'round hill.'

The -aden wave of names dominated American boys' naming in the 2000s — Aiden, Caden, Jaden, Brayden. Caedon offers a more distinctive, historical spelling that nods to Celtic linguistic roots while maintaining the name's energetic, contemporary sound.

EtymologyShow more

Phonetically, Caedon belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their solid, balanced ending — a versatile ending found across many naming traditions. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.

Within the Irish naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Irish names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Caedon’s linguistic neighborhood.

At a Glance

Unranked

Current Rank

410

Total births

Since 1995

2005

Peak year

32 births

Compare Caedon with another name

Popularity Over Time

Caedon has 24+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1995.

First appeared: 1995Peak: 2005 (32 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Caedon
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	38	#8691	▼
2010s	108	#7323	▼
2000s	252	#3762	▲
1990s	12	#8511	—

The Story of Caedon

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2005, Caedon is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Caedon are most likely born between 1995 and 2015.

How rare is Caedon?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Caedon is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1995, peaked in the 2000s with 252 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Caedon by the numbers

Would fill 9 school buses
Meeting one Caedon per day would take 1.1 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(24 years, 1995–2023)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Caedon
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2023	6	#11035	-7 (-53.8%)
2022	13	#6540	0
2021	13	#6382	+7 (116.7%)
2020	6	#10807	+1 (20.0%)
2018	5	#12462	0
2017	5	#12577	-7 (-58.3%)
2015	12	#6732	-1 (-7.7%)
2014	13	#6349	0
2013	13	#6298	-5 (-27.8%)
2012	18	#5067	-1 (-5.3%)
2011	19	#4843	-4 (-17.4%)
2010	23	#4256	-6 (-20.7%)
2009	29	#3650	-2 (-6.5%)
2008	31	#3496	+4 (14.8%)
2007	27	#3800	+3 (12.5%)
2006	24	#4018	-8 (-25.0%)
2005	32	#3179	+10 (45.5%)
2004	22	#4030	-6 (-21.4%)
2003	28	#3296	+8 (40.0%)
2002	20	#4060	-1 (-4.8%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caedon a boy's or girl's name?

Caedon is primarily a boy's name.

When was Caedon most popular?

Caedon reached its peak popularity in 2005 with 32 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Caedon?

Caedon is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 410 babies in the U.S. since 1995. Its peak was in 2005.

Explore More

By Length6-letter names By OriginIrish names By EndingNames in -n TrendingRising names RankingsFull rankings

Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1995–2023