Kadynn
A feminine name meaning "woman of battle" or "feminine warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 76 living Americans carry the first name Kadynn. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 83.1% of registrations being female. The average person named Kadynn today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kadynn births was 2008 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kadynn. 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 Kadynn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
76
~ 1 in 4,509,926 Americans
Peak year
2008
14 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2012 SSA rank
#10,241
Tracked since 2003
Gender
Gender distribution for Kadynn
Kadynn leans heavily female at 83.1% of total registrations, but 13 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Kadynn as a male name
- Ranked #10,241 in 2012
- 7 male births in 2012
- Peak: 2012 (7 births)
Kadynn as a female name
- Ranked #15,538 in 2014
- 6 female births in 2014
- Peak: 2010 (10 births)
Popularity
Kadynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kadynn from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 44 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kadynn 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 Kadynn 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 Kadynn
The name Kadynn is a relatively modern invention, and its origins are somewhat obscure. It appears to be a variation or combination of the names Caden and Lynn, both of which have distinct linguistic roots.
Caden is derived from the Welsh name Cadyn, which means "battle" or "conflict." It can be traced back to the Old Welsh word "cad," meaning "battle," and the suffix "-yn," which is a diminutive form. The name Caden gained popularity in the early 20th century, particularly in the United States.
Lynn, on the other hand, is an English name derived from the Gaelic word "linn," meaning "pool" or "lake." It was originally used as a surname, but eventually became a popular given name, particularly for girls.
The combination of Caden and Lynn, resulting in Kadynn, appears to have emerged in the late 20th or early 21st century, potentially inspired by the trend of creating unique and distinctive names by blending existing names or elements.
While there are no recorded historical figures bearing the name Kadynn, due to its modern origins, a few individuals have gained recognition with this name in recent years. These include Kadynn Duffie, an American basketball player born in 1998, and Kadynn Carey, an American author and motivational speaker.
It is worth noting that the name Kadynn may have been influenced by the popularity of names starting with the letter "K," as well as the trend of creating gender-neutral names that can be used for both boys and girls.
As a relatively new name, Kadynn's history is still unfolding, and it remains to be seen how its usage and popularity will evolve over time. However, its unique blend of linguistic elements and modern sensibilities make it an intriguing addition to the ever-expanding lexicon of given names.
People
Kadynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kadynn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kadynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kadynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 76 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kadynn 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 4,509,926 US residents.
Is Kadynn a common name?
We classify Kadynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 60.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 77 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kadynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Kadynn was 2008, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kadynn is about 16 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 Kadynn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kadynn a female name?
Yes, 83.1% of people registered as Kadynn in the SSA data are female. 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 Kadynn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kadynn 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 Kadynn 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 are named Kadynn?
Want to know how many Americans are named Kadynn? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.