Caedin
Of Gaelic origin, meaning warrior or skilled soldier.
Name Census estimates that about 68 living Americans carry the first name Caedin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Caedin today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Caedin births was 2007 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Caedin. 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 Caedin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
68
~ 1 in 5,040,505 Americans
Peak year
2007
9 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2012 SSA rank
#10,994
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Caedin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Caedin from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 51 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Caedin remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Caedin 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 Caedin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Caedin
The name Caedin has its roots in the Gaelic language, originating from the Irish and Scottish regions. It emerged as a variant of the name Cadan, which is believed to be derived from the Old Irish word "cádan," meaning "warrior" or "battle." This connection suggests that the name Caedin may have been borne by individuals with a strong, courageous, or combative spirit in ancient Celtic cultures.
Historically, the name Caedin does not appear to have been widely documented in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, its earliest recorded use can be traced back to the late 16th century in Ireland and Scotland, where it was primarily used as a masculine name.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Caedin was Caedin Mac Iain, a Scottish warrior who lived in the late 16th century. He was known for his bravery and skill in battle, which aligns with the potential meaning of the name.
In the 17th century, Caedin Ó Máille, an Irish chieftain and leader of the Ó Máille clan, gained recognition for his role in resisting English colonial efforts in Ireland. His life and actions exemplified the warrior spirit associated with the name.
Another notable figure bearing the name Caedin was Caedin MacLeod, a Scottish poet and writer who lived in the late 18th century. His works, which often celebrated Scottish culture and heritage, earned him acclaim among his contemporaries.
In the 19th century, Caedin Byrne, an Irish nationalist and political activist, played a significant role in the struggle for Irish independence from British rule. His unwavering commitment to the cause solidified his place in history.
Lastly, Caedin O'Connor, an Irish-American soldier who served in World War II, gained recognition for his acts of bravery on the battlefield. He was awarded numerous military honors, including the Medal of Honor, for his selfless actions and valor under fire.
While the name Caedin may not have been extensively documented in ancient times, its connection to the concept of warriorship and bravery has been embodied by various individuals throughout history, making it a name with a rich cultural heritage and powerful connotations.
People
Caedin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Caedin 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
Caedin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Caedin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 68 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Caedin 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 5,040,505 US residents.
Is Caedin a common name?
We classify Caedin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 58.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 69 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Caedin most popular?
The single biggest year for Caedin was 2007, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Caedin is about 19 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 Caedin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Caedin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Caedin 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 Caedin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Caedin 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 Caedin 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 Americans are named Caedin?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.