Kaiden
- Meaning
- Modern name; proposed origins vary
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- KAY-dun
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What does Kaiden mean?
Kaiden means “Modern name; proposed origins vary”.
Kaiden is a modern spelling in the Kaden and Caden name group. These names have been linked to more than one older source, including an Irish battle element and the English surname Cade, but no single translation can be assumed for every modern use. Some families choose Kaiden simply because they like the sound.
Kai can be a short form, though the independent name Kai has other language histories that do not automatically transfer to Kaiden. Kaden, Caden, and Kayden offer alternative spellings with a similar English pronunciation. Comparing the names in writing is useful because listeners may not know which version a child uses from hearing it aloud.
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How popular is Kaiden?
United States · 2025Explore how often Kaiden is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #237 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Kaiden
- 1,476 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 14.0% Fewer than 2024
Kaiden over time
United States · Boys
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025. Use the chart’s usage selector to explore both categories.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #237 | 1,476 |
| 2025 | Girls | #8,599 | 12 |
| 2024 | Boys | #208 | 1,716 |
| 2024 | Girls | #6,785 | 17 |
| 2023 | Boys | #170 | 2,135 |
| 2023 | Girls | #5,845 | 21 |
| 2022 | Boys | #167 | 2,238 |
| 2022 | Girls | #4,849 | 28 |
| 2021 | Boys | #163 | 2,372 |
| 2021 | Girls | #6,057 | 20 |
| 2020 | Boys | #139 | 2,624 |
| 2020 | Girls | #4,308 | 32 |
| 2019 | Boys | #144 | 2,654 |
| 2019 | Girls | #4,043 | 36 |
| 2018 | Boys | #137 | 2,866 |
| 2018 | Girls | #3,640 | 42 |
| 2017 | Boys | #141 | 2,815 |
| 2017 | Girls | #3,589 | 43 |
| 2016 | Boys | #144 | 2,901 |
| 2016 | Girls | #3,035 | 55 |
| 2015 | Boys | #140 | 3,031 |
| 2015 | Girls | #2,698 | 66 |
| 2014 | Boys | #124 | 3,269 |
| 2014 | Girls | #2,261 | 83 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Kaiden
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Kai
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Sea; warrior; triumph
Listed as a related name to Kaiden.
Caden
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Modern name; proposed origins vary
Listed as a related name to Kaiden.
Kaden
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Modern name with disputed origins
Listed as a related name to Kaiden.
James
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Supplanter
Shares an origin with Kaiden.
Jack
Mostly boys- Meaning
- God is gracious
Shares an origin with Kaiden.
Hudson
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Hugh's son
Shares an origin with Kaiden.
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