Kaiyden
A gender-neutral name of uncertain origin, possibly related to the word "caiden".
Name Census estimates that about 175 living Americans carry the first name Kaiyden. It is a predominantly male name (97.2% of registrations). The average person named Kaiyden today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kaiyden births was 2012 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kaiyden. 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
175
~ 1 in 1,958,596 Americans
Peak year
2012
15 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,595
Tracked since 2008
Gender
Gender distribution for Kaiyden
Kaiyden leans heavily male at 97.2% of total registrations, but 5 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Kaiyden as a male name
- Ranked #11,595 in 2024
- 6 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2012 (15 births)
Kaiyden as a female name
- Ranked #18,909 in 2008
- 5 female births in 2008
- Peak: 2008 (5 births)
Popularity
Kaiyden: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kaiyden from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 124 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaiyden 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 Kaiyden 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 Kaiyden
The name Kaiyden is a relatively modern invention, without any clear roots in a specific language or culture. It is believed to be a combination of the names Kai and Ayden, both of which have distinct origins and meanings.
Kai is a name of Hawaiian origin, meaning "sea" or "ocean." It has been a popular name in Hawaii for centuries and has gained widespread use in other parts of the world in recent decades. The name Ayden, on the other hand, is a variant of the name Aidan, which has its roots in the Irish language and means "fire" or "little fire."
There are no known historical references or ancient texts that mention the name Kaiyden specifically. It appears to be a relatively modern invention, likely created by parents looking for a unique and distinctive name for their child.
While there may be a few individuals throughout history who have borne the name Kaiyden, it is not a name that has been widely used until relatively recently. As such, there are no famous historical figures or notable individuals from past eras that are well-known for having this particular name.
However, as the name has gained popularity in recent years, there are now a handful of people with the name Kaiyden who have achieved some level of recognition or notoriety. For example, Kaiyden Wilford is a young American baseball player who has shown promise in the sport. Kaiyden Simmons is a Canadian singer and songwriter who has released several singles. Kaiyden Brewer is an Australian actor who has appeared in various television shows and films.
It is worth noting that the name Kaiyden, while distinct and unique, does not have a rich historical background or deep cultural roots. It is a relatively new name that has gained popularity due to its appealing sound and combination of elements from other, more established names. As such, its history and significance are limited in comparison to names with long-standing traditions and cultural significance.
People
Kaiyden + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kaiyden 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
Kaiyden: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kaiyden?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 175 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kaiyden 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 1,958,596 US residents.
Is Kaiyden a common name?
We classify Kaiyden as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 176 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kaiyden most popular?
The single biggest year for Kaiyden was 2012, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kaiyden is about 11 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 Kaiyden in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kaiyden a male name?
Yes, 97.2% of people registered as Kaiyden 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 Kaiyden still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kaiyden 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 Kaiyden 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 share the name Kaiyden?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Kaiyden, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.