Kaedynn
A feminine name of Celtic origin meaning "little fire".
Name Census estimates that about 27 living Americans carry the first name Kaedynn. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 59.3% of registrations being female. The average person named Kaedynn today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kaedynn births was 2012 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kaedynn. 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 Kaedynn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
27
~ 1 in 12,694,605 Americans
Peak year
2012
10 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2018 SSA rank
#11,456
Tracked since 2010
Gender
Gender distribution for Kaedynn
Kaedynn is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 27 total registrations, 11 (40.7%) were male and 16 (59.3%) were female.
Kaedynn as a male name
- Ranked #11,456 in 2018
- 6 male births in 2018
- Peak: 2018 (6 births)
Kaedynn as a female name
- Ranked #18,129 in 2012
- 5 female births in 2012
- Peak: 2011 (6 births)
Popularity
Kaedynn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaedynn 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 Kaedynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11 | 16 | 27 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kaedynn
The name Kaedynn is a modern invented name that does not have a specific cultural or linguistic origin. It is likely a combination of the popular name elements "Kae" and "dynn," which may be inspired by Celtic or Gaelic naming traditions.
While the name itself does not have a documented history, it may be influenced by similar-sounding names from various cultures. For example, the Celtic name "Caden" means "battle" or "fighter," while the Scottish name "Kadin" means "son of the handsome one." The suffix "-dynn" could be derived from names like "Bronwyn" or "Gwendolyn," which have Welsh and Celtic roots.
As a newly created name, there are no known historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, the name's popularity has grown in recent decades, particularly in the United States and other English-speaking countries.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Kaedynn may be Kaedynn Serena Egan, born in 2004 in the United States. While not a famous figure, this could be one of the first instances of the name being used.
Throughout history, there are a few notable individuals who share similar-sounding names, although not an exact match to Kaedynn. These include:
1. Caden Bankston (born 1992), an American football player.
2. Caden Sterns (born 1999), an American football player.
3. Kaden Groves (born 2003), an Australian rules football player.
4. Kadin Chung (born 1985), a Canadian actor and martial artist.
5. Caden McDermott (born 2000), an Australian rules football player.
It's important to note that these individuals may have different spellings or variations of the name, but they share some similarities with Kaedynn in terms of pronunciation or name elements.
People
Kaedynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kaedynn 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
Kaedynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kaedynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 27 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kaedynn 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 12,694,605 US residents.
Is Kaedynn a common name?
We classify Kaedynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 44.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 27 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kaedynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Kaedynn was 2012, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kaedynn is about 13 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 Kaedynn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kaedynn a female name?
Yes, 59.3% of people registered as Kaedynn 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 Kaedynn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kaedynn 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 Kaedynn 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 called Kaedynn?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.