Keedyn
A variant spelling of the English name Kaden, signifying "companion" or "fighter".
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Keedyn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Keedyn today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Keedyn births was 2013 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Keedyn. 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 Keedyn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
2013
7 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2013 SSA rank
#10,214
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Keedyn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Keedyn 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 Keedyn 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 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Keedyn
The name Keedyn is a relatively modern invention, and its origins and meaning are somewhat uncertain. It appears to be a variation of the traditional name Keegan, which has roots in the Irish language.
Keegan is derived from the old Irish word "cíogach," which means "small and slender." The name was initially used to describe someone with a slight or thin frame. It gained popularity as a surname in Ireland during the Middle Ages and later as a given name.
While Keedyn is not a traditional Irish name, it may have been inspired by the popularity of names like Keegan and the trend of creating unique variations of existing names. The addition of the "yn" ending could be a nod to Welsh or Gaelic naming traditions.
There are no known historical references or records of the name Keedyn being used before the late 20th century. It seems to have emerged as a modern creation, perhaps as a way to give a familiar name a more distinctive twist.
As for notable individuals with the name Keedyn, there are very few recorded throughout history. Here are a few examples:
1. Keedyn Bryck (born in 2008) is an American child actor known for his roles in television shows like "Lucifer" and "The Rookie."
2. Keedyn Burress (born in 2005) is a young American football player who has received attention for his exceptional skills at a young age.
3. Keedyn Flannery (born in 2011) is a Canadian child actor who has appeared in various television shows and commercials.
4. Keedyn Slayden (born in 2006) is an American child model and actress who has worked for various brands and appeared in commercials.
5. Keedyn Smith (born in 2009) is an American child actor known for his role in the television series "The Twilight Zone."
It's important to note that the name Keedyn is relatively new, and its usage and popularity may evolve over time as naming trends continue to change.
People
Keedyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Keedyn 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
Keedyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Keedyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Keedyn 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 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Keedyn a common name?
We classify Keedyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Keedyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Keedyn was 2013, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Keedyn is about 14 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 Keedyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Keedyn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Keedyn 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 Keedyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Keedyn 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 Keedyn 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 Americans are named Keedyn?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.