Khaden
An Arabic masculine name meaning "leader" or "guide".
Name Census estimates that about 369 living Americans carry the first name Khaden. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Khaden today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Khaden births was 2011 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Khaden. 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
369
~ 1 in 928,874 Americans
Peak year
2011
29 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,428
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Khaden: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Khaden 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 220 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
Khaden 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 Khaden during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Khadens live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Florida, Texas, Georgia recorded the most babies named Khaden, while Tennessee, Georgia, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Khaden
The name Khaden is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with its roots tracing back to the Middle East region. It is derived from the Arabic word "khaden," which means "servant" or "attendant." This name gained popularity during the medieval period, particularly among the Arab and Islamic communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Khaden can be found in the 9th century, when a prominent Islamic scholar and philosopher named Khaden ibn al-Haytham lived and made significant contributions to the fields of optics and mathematics. Born in present-day Iraq in 965 AD, he is widely regarded as the "father of modern optics" for his groundbreaking work on the principles of vision and light.
In the 11th century, Khaden ibn Mas'ud al-Ghazali, a renowned Islamic theologian and philosopher, gained recognition for his influential works on Sufism and the reconciliation of Islamic faith with Hellenistic philosophy. Born in 1058 AD in present-day Iran, his teachings and writings had a profound impact on the Islamic world during his lifetime and continue to be studied and revered today.
During the 12th century, Khaden ibn Qudamah al-Maqdisi, a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist, made significant contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence. Born in 1147 AD in present-day Palestine, he is best known for his influential work, "Al-Mughni," which served as a comprehensive reference on Islamic law and its interpretation.
In the 14th century, Khaden al-Tusi, a Persian polymath and prolific writer, left a lasting legacy in the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy. Born in 1201 AD in present-day Iran, he is credited with developing the Tusi-couple, a mathematical technique used in the study of planetary motion, and making significant contributions to the development of trigonometry.
Another notable figure bearing the name Khaden was Khaden ibn Battuta, a renowned Moroccan explorer and traveler who lived during the 14th century. Born in 1304 AD in present-day Morocco, he is famous for his extensive travels across Africa, Asia, and parts of Europe, which he documented in his renowned travelogue, "The Rihla" (The Journey).
While the name Khaden has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and gained recognition in various parts of the world throughout history, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions across diverse fields.
People
Khaden + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Khaden 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
Khaden: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Khaden?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 369 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Khaden 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 928,874 US residents.
Is Khaden a common name?
We classify Khaden as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 372 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Khaden most popular?
The single biggest year for Khaden was 2011, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Khaden is about 13 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 Khaden in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Khaden a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Khaden 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 Khaden still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Khaden 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 Khaden 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 Khaden?
Want to know how many Americans are named Khaden? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.