Kaden

Kaden is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 1,107 boys in the United States.

Kaden at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈkeɪdn̩/

About the name Kaden

Kaden belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Kaden first appears in Social Security records in 1977. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #92 in 2006, and in 2024 1,107 babies received the name — 68,537 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kaden in US records

First recorded (US)
1977
Best US rank
#92 in 2006
Peak year
2006
Babies named Kaden in 2024
1,107
Total since 1880
68,537

Kaden in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#203 in 2006
Babies named Kaden in 2025
24
Total since 1996
2,362

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kaden mean?

The meaning of Kaden is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Kaden a boy or girl name?

Kaden is a boy name. In 2024, 1,107 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kaden?

Kaden comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kaden?

Kaden first appears in US records in 1977. Its best-ever ranking was #92 in 2006, and 1,107 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Kaden?

Kaden is pronounced /ˈkeɪdn̩/ (IPA).

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