Kaydenn
An American invented name blending Kay and from a Welsh name meaning "young battler".
Name Census estimates that about 172 living Americans carry the first name Kaydenn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kaydenn today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kaydenn births was 2013 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kaydenn. 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
172
~ 1 in 1,992,758 Americans
Peak year
2013
18 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,231
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Kaydenn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kaydenn 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 142 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
Kaydenn 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 Kaydenn 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 Kaydenn
The name Kaydenn is a relatively modern name that does not have a long historical lineage. It appears to be a variant spelling of the name Caden, which itself is a modern English form derived from the Welsh name Cadyn.
Cadyn is a Welsh diminutive form of the name Caden, which is thought to have originated from the Welsh word "cad," meaning "battle" or "conflict." The earliest recorded use of the name Caden dates back to the late 20th century in Wales.
The spelling variation Kaydenn likely emerged in the early 21st century as a creative alteration of the name Caden, possibly inspired by the increasing popularity of names with the "kay" sound. However, there are no known historical figures or notable individuals from earlier periods who bore this specific spelling.
Given its recent origin, there are no recorded instances of the name Kaydenn appearing in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from earlier eras. The name's history is relatively brief and does not have deep cultural or linguistic roots.
While the name Kaydenn itself does not have a long history, some notable individuals who bore the similar name Caden include:
1. Caden Bankston (born 1999), an American actor known for his role in the television series "My Wife and Kids."
2. Caden Sterns (born 2000), an American football safety who played for the University of Texas.
3. Caden Clark (born 2003), a young American soccer player who plays for RB Leipzig and the United States national under-20 team.
4. Caden Loest (born 1997), a Canadian singer and songwriter known for his participation in the reality TV show "The Next Star."
5. Caden Hendriks (born 2007), a young Canadian actor known for his role in the television series "The Moodys."
These are a few examples of individuals who have borne variations of the name Caden, which is closely related to the modern spelling Kaydenn. However, given the recent emergence of the name Kaydenn, there are no widely known historical figures or individuals of significant notability who have carried this specific spelling.
People
Kaydenn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kaydenn 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
Kaydenn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kaydenn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 172 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kaydenn 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 1,992,758 US residents.
Is Kaydenn a common name?
We classify Kaydenn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 173 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kaydenn most popular?
The single biggest year for Kaydenn was 2013, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kaydenn 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 Kaydenn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kaydenn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kaydenn 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 Kaydenn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kaydenn 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 Kaydenn 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 Kaydenn?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.