Find out how popular the first name Mckayden has been for the last 1 years (from 2005 to 2005) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Mckayden by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Mckayden is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2005, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Mckayden.

The history of the first name Mckayden

The name Mckayden is a relatively modern invention, a combination of the Scottish surname McKay and the English given name Kayden. It does not have any direct historical roots or ancient origins.

The McKay surname is of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic personal name "Mac Aidh" meaning "son of Aodh," where Aodh is a male name meaning "fire." The McKay name can be traced back to the 12th century in Scotland. However, the given name Mckayden itself is a much more recent construction, likely created in the late 20th or early 21st century.

The second part of the name, Kayden, is an English variant of the name Caden, which is believed to be derived from the Welsh name Cadyn, itself coming from the Celtic word "cad" meaning "battle" or "combat." The name Caden has been in use since the Middle Ages, but the spelling variation Kayden is a more modern development.

There are no known historical figures or notable individuals from ancient times who bore the specific name Mckayden, as it is a relatively new name. However, some individuals who have had this name in recent years include Mckayden Knorn, a young American boy who made news headlines in 2017 for helping to save his mother's life during a medical emergency.

Another person with this first name is Mckayden Barlow, a Canadian child actress who has appeared in several television shows and films since the late 2010s. Additionally, there is Mckayden Smith, an American high school football player from Texas who received college scholarship offers in the early 2020s.

While the name Mckayden does not have a deep historical lineage, it represents a modern blending of Scottish and Welsh name elements, reflecting the diverse cultural influences that shape contemporary naming practices.

Data source

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