Caden

Caden is a boy's name of Irish and Celtic origin meaning “son of Cadán.” In 2024 it was given to 1,680 boys in the United States.

Caden at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Irish & Celtic · English & American
Meaning
“son of Cadán”
Pronunciation
/ˈkeɪdn̩/

About the name Caden

Caden belongs to the Irish & Celtic and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “son of Cadán” — is the sense carried by its Irish and Celtic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Caden first appears in Social Security records in 1979. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #91 in 2006, and in 2024 1,680 babies received the name — 70,293 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Caden in US records

First recorded (US)
1979
Best US rank
#91 in 2006
Peak year
2007
Babies named Caden in 2024
1,680
Total since 1880
70,293

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Caden mean?

Caden means “son of Cadán” in its Irish and Celtic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Caden a boy or girl name?

Caden is a boy name. In 2024, 1,680 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Caden?

Caden comes from the Irish & Celtic and English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Caden?

Caden first appears in US records in 1979. Its best-ever ranking was #91 in 2006, and 1,680 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Caden?

Caden is pronounced /ˈkeɪdn̩/ (IPA).

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