Caeden
A variation of the name Caden, from Welsh origins meaning "battle warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 2,157 living Americans carry the first name Caeden. It is a predominantly male name (98.7% of registrations). The average person named Caeden today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Caeden births was 2009 (157 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Caeden. 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
- • Caeden is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 17 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
2.2K
~ 1 in 158,903 Americans
Peak year
2009
157 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,459
Tracked since 1994
Gender
Gender distribution for Caeden
Caeden leans heavily male at 98.7% of total registrations, but 29 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Caeden as a male name
- Ranked #3,459 in 2024
- 33 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2009 (150 births)
Caeden as a female name
- Ranked #17,248 in 2011
- 5 female births in 2011
- Peak: 2009 (7 births)
Popularity
Caeden: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Caeden from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 1,164 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Caeden 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 Caeden during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Caedens live
The SSA's state-level files cover 23 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Caeden, while Oklahoma, Kansas, Utah recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 36 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Caeden
The name Caeden is a relatively modern name, originating in the late 20th century. It is believed to be a variant spelling of the Irish name Caden, which is derived from the Gaelic word "cadan," meaning "son of the battle."
While the name Caeden does not have a long historical lineage, its Irish roots suggest a connection to the ancient Celtic culture and its rich mythology. The name may have been inspired by the legendary Irish warrior Cú Chulainn, whose name means "the hound of Culann."
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Caeden can be found in the late 1990s, when it began to gain popularity in the United States and other English-speaking countries. However, there are no notable historical figures who bear this exact spelling of the name.
Among individuals with the similar name Caden, one of the earliest recorded was Caden Lane (born in 1995), an American actor and singer known for his role in the television series "Desperate Housewives." Another notable Caden is Caden Bankston (born in 2004), an American child actor who has appeared in various films and television shows.
In the realm of sports, Caden Clark (born in 2003) is a promising American soccer player who currently plays for the New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer. Meanwhile, Caden Sterns (born in 1999) is an American football player who plays as a safety for the Denver Broncos in the National Football League.
Finally, Caden Woodall (born in 1991) is an American musician and songwriter, known for his work as the lead singer and guitarist of the alternative rock band IDER.
While the name Caeden does not have a long and storied history, its Irish roots and modern popularity suggest that it may continue to gain traction as a unique and meaningful name choice for parents in the years to come.
People
Caeden + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Caeden 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
Caeden: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Caeden?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,157 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Caeden 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 158,903 US residents.
Is Caeden a common name?
We classify Caeden as "Rare". It ranks above 94% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,180 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Caeden most popular?
The single biggest year for Caeden was 2009, when 157 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Caeden is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Caeden a male name?
Yes, 98.7% of people registered as Caeden 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.
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.