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Kaydin

A diminutive Hebrew name meaning "fighter" or "warrior".

Name Census estimates that about 1,810 living Americans carry the first name Kaydin. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 70.2% of registrations being male. The average person named Kaydin today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kaydin births was 2009 (152 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Kaydin. 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

  • Kaydin is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 15 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.

People living today

1.8K

~ 1 in 189,367 Americans

Peak year

2009

152 babies that year

Average age

15

years old

2024 SSA rank

#4,482

Tracked since 1999

Gender

Gender distribution for Kaydin

Kaydin is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 1,828 total registrations, 1,283 (70.2%) were male and 545 (29.8%) were female.

70% male
30% female
Male1,283 (70.2%)Female545 (29.8%)

Kaydin as a male name

  • Ranked #4,482 in 2024
  • 23 male births in 2024
  • Peak: 2010 (101 births)

Kaydin as a female name

  • Ranked #16,358 in 2023
  • 5 female births in 2023
  • Peak: 2008 (65 births)

Popularity

Kaydin: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Kaydin from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 882 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

MaleFemale
0387611415220002005201020152020

Decades

Kaydin 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 Kaydin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
1990s5510
2000s483322805
2010s675207882
2020s12011131

Geography

Where Kaydins live

The SSA's state-level files cover 15 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Kaydin, while Wisconsin, Louisiana, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 25 registrations each.

Origin

Meaning and history of Kaydin

The name Kaydin is a relatively modern variation of the more traditional name Caden. Its origins can be traced back to the Welsh language, where it is derived from the Welsh word "cadan," meaning "battle" or "combat." This suggests that the name may have been originally given to those who were warriors or fighters in ancient Welsh culture.

The earliest recorded use of the name Caden dates back to the 16th century in Wales, although it was not widely popularized until much later. The spelling Kaydin is a more recent development, likely emerging in the late 20th or early 21st century as a contemporary twist on the traditional spelling.

While the name Kaydin does not appear to have any direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its Welsh roots and connection to the concept of battle and combat give it a sense of strength and resilience.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Caden can be found in the 16th-century Welsh poet and writer, Caden ap Rhys (born around 1540), who is known for his contributions to the Welsh literary tradition.

Another notable figure with the name Caden is Caden Cort Sumpter (born in 1990), an American actor best known for his role as Charlie Asters in the television series "Revolution."

In the realm of sports, Caden Sterns (born in 1999) is an American football safety who currently plays for the Denver Broncos in the National Football League (NFL).

Caden Lovelace (born in 2013) is a young American actor who has appeared in several television shows and films, including "The Walking Dead" and "The Haunting of Hill House."

Lastly, Caden Kaplowitz (born in 2006) is an American child actor known for his roles in films such as "The Goldfinch" and "The Tender Bar."

While these are just a few examples, the name Kaydin and its variants have gained popularity in recent years, reflecting a trend towards more unique and individualized names in modern times.

People

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FAQ

Kaydin: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Kaydin?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,810 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kaydin 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 189,367 US residents.

Is Kaydin a common name?

We classify Kaydin as "Rare". It ranks above 93.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,828 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Kaydin most popular?

The single biggest year for Kaydin was 2009, when 152 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kaydin is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

Is Kaydin a male name?

Yes, 70.2% of people registered as Kaydin 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.

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.

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