Chaydon
A variant spelling of the masculine name Cayden meaning "fighter".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Chaydon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Chaydon today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chaydon births was 2002 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chaydon. 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 Chaydon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2002
5 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2002 SSA rank
#10,942
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Chaydon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Chaydon 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 Chaydon 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 Chaydon
The name Chaydon is a unique and intriguing one with a rich history dating back to ancient times. Its origins can be traced to the Aramaic language, which was widely spoken in the Middle East during the first millennium BC. Chaydon is believed to derive from the Aramaic word "chaydon," which means "hunter" or "one who hunts."
In ancient Aramaic texts, the name Chaydon is often associated with individuals who were skilled hunters or warriors. One of the earliest known references to this name can be found in the Book of Ezra, an ancient Jewish text written in the 5th century BC. Here, Chaydon is mentioned as the name of a skilled archer who served in the army of King Darius the Great of Persia.
As the Aramaic language spread across the ancient world, the name Chaydon also gained popularity in various regions. It was particularly prevalent in the areas that are now known as Syria, Lebanon, and parts of modern-day Turkey. Several historical figures bore this name, including Chaydon of Antioch, a renowned philosopher who lived in the 2nd century AD.
During the Middle Ages, the name Chaydon found its way into various Christian traditions. It was particularly popular among the Aramaic-speaking Christian communities in the Middle East. One notable figure from this period was Chaydon of Edessa, a 6th-century scholar and theologian who made significant contributions to the study of Aramaic literature.
In the 12th century, a famous Crusader knight named Chaydon de Montfort was known for his bravery and skill in battle. He participated in the Third Crusade and was instrumental in the capture of the city of Acre from the Muslim forces.
Another notable bearer of the name was Chaydon ibn Ishaq, a 13th-century physician and scholar from Persia. He was renowned for his contributions to the field of medicine and is credited with writing several influential treatises on various medical topics.
Throughout its long history, the name Chaydon has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, ranging from warriors and scholars to philosophers and physicians. While its usage may have waned in recent times, the name remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the ancient Aramaic civilization and the enduring legacy of those who once bore it.
People
Chaydon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chaydon 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
Chaydon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chaydon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chaydon 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 Chaydon a common name?
We classify Chaydon 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 Chaydon most popular?
The single biggest year for Chaydon was 2002, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chaydon is about 24 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 Chaydon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Chaydon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chaydon 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 Chaydon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Chaydon 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 Chaydon 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 common is the name Chaydon?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.