Kayden

Kayden is a boy's name of English origin meaning “son of Cadán.” In 2024 it was given to 2,882 boys in the United States.

Kayden at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“son of Cadán”

About the name Kayden

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

In the United States, Kayden first appears in Social Security records in 1989. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #90 in 2014, and in 2024 2,882 babies received the name — 70,872 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kayden in US records

First recorded (US)
1989
Best US rank
#90 in 2014
Peak year
2014
Babies named Kayden in 2024
2,882
Total since 1880
70,872

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kayden mean?

Kayden means “son of Cadán” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Kayden a boy or girl name?

Kayden is a boy name. In 2024, 2,882 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kayden?

Kayden comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kayden?

Kayden first appears in US records in 1989. Its best-ever ranking was #90 in 2014, and 2,882 babies were given the name in 2024.

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