Caaden
A masculine name of English origin meaning "son of the fighter".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Caaden. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Caaden today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Caaden births was 2008 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Caaden. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Caaden. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2008
5 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2008 SSA rank
#12,807
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Caaden: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Caaden by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Caaden during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Caaden
The name Caaden is a relatively modern given name that has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries. Its origins and etymology are not entirely clear, but it is believed to have emerged as a variant or derivation of the traditional name Caden.
Caden itself is thought to be a Welsh name, possibly derived from the Welsh word "cadan," meaning "battle" or "combat." This suggests that the name Caaden may also have Welsh roots, although its precise linguistic lineage is uncertain.
While there are no known historical references or mentions of the name Caaden in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the name Caden has a longer history and has been recorded in various contexts throughout the centuries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Caden dates back to the 16th century, when a Welsh poet named Caden ap Rhys lived and worked. Other notable historical figures with the name Caden include Caden Sterns, an American football player born in 2001, and Caden Clark, an American soccer player born in 2003.
As for individuals named Caaden specifically, the earliest recorded examples are relatively recent, likely stemming from the late 20th or early 21st century. Some notable people with the name Caaden include Caaden Davis, a Canadian actor born in 2006, and Caaden Nasby, a Canadian ice hockey player born in 2005.
It's worth noting that while the name Caaden has gained popularity in recent years, it is still considered a relatively uncommon name, particularly when compared to more traditional names or variations such as Caden or Cayden.
Overall, while the exact origins and historical roots of the name Caaden are somewhat ambiguous, it appears to be a modern variation or interpretation of the traditional Welsh name Caden, potentially influenced by its Welsh linguistic roots and the cultural significance of names related to battle or combat.
People
Caaden + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Caaden as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Caaden: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Caaden?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Caaden going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Caaden a common name?
We classify Caaden as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Caaden most popular?
The single biggest year for Caaden was 2008, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Caaden is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Caaden in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Caaden a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Caaden in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Caaden still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Caaden in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Caaden can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Caaden?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.