Kaeden
Primarily a boy's name of Irish origin with 5,049 recorded births. Also given to 158 girls.
Meaning & Origin
A male given name.
Kaeden is a boy's and girl's baby name of Irish origin, a variant spelling of Caden or Caedmon, from the Gaelic cadán meaning 'battle' or 'companion.' The -ae- spelling gives it a distinctive, modern look while honoring its Celtic roots.
Kaeden surged alongside Aiden, Hayden, and Jayden in the 2000s as part of the -aiden naming wave.
EtymologyShow more
Phonetically, Kaeden belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their clean, contemporary ending — among the most common endings in modern American names. 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 Kaeden’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Kaeden was #843 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #2175, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 498 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 2,252 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 2,200 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 99 | — |
The Story of Kaeden
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2008, Kaeden is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Kaeden are most likely born between 1998 and 2018.
How rare is Kaeden?
Only about 1 in every 53,731 babies born in 2024 was named Kaeden — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1994, peaked in the 2010s with 2,252 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Kaeden by the numbers
- Would fill 105 school buses
- Meeting one Kaeden per day would take 13.8 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(31 years, 1994–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 67 | #2175 |
| 2023 | 98 | #1713 |
| 2022 | 102 | #1682 |
| 2021 | 112 | #1561 |
| 2020 | 119 | #1457 |
| 2019 | 136 | #1336 |
| 2018 | 162 | #1177 |
| 2017 | 182 | #1080 |
| 2016 | 185 | #1069 |
| 2015 | 213 | #971 |
| 2014 | 240 | #896 |
| 2013 | 222 | #923 |
| 2012 | 281 | #800 |
| 2011 | 297 | #760 |
| 2010 | 334 | #699 |
| 2009 | 331 | #717 |
| 2008 | 362 | #668 |
| 2007 | 332 | #703 |
| 2006 | 280 | #757 |
| 2005 | 224 | #831 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Kaeden as a Girl's Name
While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Kaeden has also been given to 158 girls in the U.S. since 2000.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1994–2024