Boy nameCurrently #349 in the USFalling
Cayden
2 syllablesPeak year: 20096 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Cayden's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Cayden's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Cayden |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 26 |
| 1993 | 26 |
| 1994 | 71 |
| 1995 | 53 |
| 1996 | 74 |
| 1997 | 100 |
| 1998 | 152 |
| 1999 | 229 |
| 2000 | 329 |
| 2001 | 431 |
| 2002 | 750 |
| 2003 | 1,088 |
| 2004 | 1,346 |
| 2005 | 1,691 |
| 2006 | 1,861 |
| 2007 | 2,479 |
| 2008 | 2,489 |
| 2009 | 2,907 |
| 2010 | 2,702 |
| 2011 | 2,689 |
| 2012 | 2,484 |
| 2013 | 2,475 |
| 2014 | 2,118 |
| 2015 | 1,923 |
| 2016 | 1,608 |
| 2017 | 1,574 |
| 2018 | 1,507 |
| 2019 | 1,389 |
| 2020 | 1,307 |
| 2021 | 1,204 |
| 2022 | 1,198 |
| 2023 | 1,039 |
| 2024 | 986 |
Cayden through the decades
- Cayden peaked in 2009, when 2,907 babies were named Cayden in the US.
- The 2010s were Cayden's strongest decade, averaging 2,047 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Cayden has fallen 43% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Cayden currently ranks #349 in the US and is cooling off.