Caydin
Variant spelling of the Scottish name Caiden, potentially meaning "traveling warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 457 living Americans carry the first name Caydin. It is a predominantly male name (92.0% of registrations). The average person named Caydin today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Caydin births was 2009 (50 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Caydin. 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.
People living today
457
~ 1 in 750,009 Americans
Peak year
2009
50 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2021 SSA rank
#7,705
Tracked since 2000
Gender
Gender distribution for Caydin
Caydin leans heavily male at 92.0% of total registrations, but 37 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Caydin as a male name
- Ranked #7,705 in 2021
- 10 male births in 2021
- Peak: 2009 (45 births)
Caydin as a female name
- Ranked #13,646 in 2011
- 7 female births in 2011
- Peak: 2004 (7 births)
Popularity
Caydin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Caydin from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 245 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
Caydin 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 Caydin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Caydins live
Origin
Meaning and history of Caydin
The name Caydin is a relatively modern invention, with its origins likely rooted in a combination of the Celtic name "Caden" and the English name "Aidan". It is believed to have emerged as a unique variation in the late 20th century, primarily in English-speaking regions.
While the name Caydin itself does not have a deep historical lineage, its components carry rich etymological roots. The Celtic name Caden is derived from the Welsh word "cad," meaning "battle" or "conflict," making it a strong and warrior-like name. Aidan, on the other hand, is an Irish name meaning "little fire" or "fiery one," reflecting a passionate and spirited nature.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Caydin are relatively scarce, as it is a fairly recent creation. However, some notable individuals bearing this name have emerged in recent decades, leaving their mark in various fields.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Caydin was Caydin Tyree, an American football player born in 1995. He played as a defensive back for the University of Oklahoma and was later signed by the Denver Broncos in the NFL.
Another individual with this name is Caydin Glavie, a Canadian actor known for his roles in television series such as "The Killing" and "Supernatural". He was born in 1998 and has been actively working in the entertainment industry since his childhood.
In the world of music, Caydin Lamont is an American singer and songwriter born in 2001. He gained popularity on social media platforms for his covers of popular songs and has released several original tracks.
Caydin St. Jarre, born in 2004, is a young American actor who has appeared in various television shows and films, including "Timeless" and "The Haunting of Bly Manor".
Finally, Caydin Thibodeaux is a rising American football player born in 2001. He was a highly sought-after defensive end prospect from the University of Oregon and was selected in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the New York Giants.
While the name Caydin may not have a deep historical lineage, its unique blend of Celtic and Irish roots has given it a distinct and powerful character, resonating with individuals seeking a name that reflects strength, passion, and individuality.
People
Caydin + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Caydin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Caydin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 457 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Caydin 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 750,009 US residents.
Is Caydin a common name?
We classify Caydin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 462 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Caydin most popular?
The single biggest year for Caydin was 2009, when 50 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Caydin is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Caydin a male name?
Yes, 92.0% of people registered as Caydin 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.