Keaden
A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Gaelic word "caidhe".
Name Census estimates that about 104 living Americans carry the first name Keaden. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Keaden today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Keaden births was 2013 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Keaden. 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
104
~ 1 in 3,295,715 Americans
Peak year
2013
12 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2020 SSA rank
#13,111
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Keaden: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Keaden 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 64 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
Keaden 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 Keaden during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Keadens live
Origin
Meaning and history of Keaden
The name Keaden is a modern English variant of the traditional Irish name Cadan, which itself is derived from the Gaelic word "cadan" meaning "little battle" or "warrior." The name's origins can be traced back to the ancient Celtic cultures of Ireland and Scotland.
In its earliest recorded usage, the name Cadan appeared in Irish genealogical records from the 8th century AD. These records document various clan chiefs and nobles bearing the name, suggesting its association with strength, bravery, and leadership within Celtic society.
While the name Cadan has deep roots in Irish and Scottish history, there are no known references to the specific spelling "Keaden" in ancient texts or religious scriptures. The variation likely emerged in recent centuries as a modern adaptation of the traditional Gaelic name.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Cadan was Cadan of Armagh, an Irish abbot and saint who lived in the 6th century AD. He established a monastery in Armagh and is celebrated in the Catholic Church's liturgical calendar.
Another notable figure was Cadan mac Muiredaig, a 9th-century king of the Cenél Conaill dynasty in Ireland. He was renowned for his military prowess and participated in numerous battles against rival clans.
In Scotland, the name was borne by Cadan of Lorn, a 13th-century nobleman and warrior who played a significant role in the Scottish Wars of Independence against England.
Fast-forwarding to more recent times, the name Keaden has gained popularity as a first name in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States and Canada. One notable individual with this spelling is Keaden Gordick, a Canadian ice hockey player born in 1997, currently playing in the Western Hockey League.
Another individual with the name Keaden is Keaden Rose, an American singer and songwriter born in 1994, known for her appearances on various talent competitions.
While the specific origins of the modern spelling "Keaden" are unclear, it is evident that the name has evolved from its Celtic roots, carrying the connotations of strength, courage, and warrior spirit throughout its long history.
People
Keaden + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Keaden 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
Keaden: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Keaden?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 104 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Keaden 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 3,295,715 US residents.
Is Keaden a common name?
We classify Keaden as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 105 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Keaden most popular?
The single biggest year for Keaden was 2013, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Keaden is about 15 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 Keaden in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Keaden a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Keaden 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 Keaden still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Keaden 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 Keaden 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 have the name Keaden?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.