Caden Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Caden is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Caden?
Caden is spelled C-A-D-E-N. The name has 5 letters.
Caden at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Caden may derive from the Gaelic word “cad”, meaning “battle.”
- Origin
- Caden is commonly associated with Gaelic origins, with possible roots in Scottish or Irish naming traditions.
- Pronunciation
- KAY-den · 2 syllables
Caden Popularity in 2025
Rank#9,457
Recorded Births10
Rank#201
Recorded Births1,742
- Girls usage fell 3,842 places to #9,457 and recorded 12 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 10 places to #201 and recorded 56 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Caden Mean?
Caden may derive from the Gaelic word “cad”, meaning “battle.”
Origin: Caden is commonly associated with Gaelic origins, with possible roots in Scottish or Irish naming traditions.
How Do You Pronounce Caden?
PronunciationKAY-den
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Caden?
- History
- The name Caden has appeared in modern naming records predominantly in English-speaking countries since the late 20th century.
Caden Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 10 | #9,457 |
| 2025 | Boys | 1,742 | #201 |
| 2024 | Girls | 22 | #5,615 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,686 | #211 |
| 2023 | Girls | 11 | #8,989 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,845 | #198 |
| 2022 | Girls | 13 | #8,032 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,625 | #223 |
| 2021 | Girls | 11 | #8,978 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,605 | #230 |
| 2020 | Girls | 10 | #9,546 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,484 | #242 |
| 2019 | Girls | 13 | #8,138 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,475 | #248 |
| 2018 | Girls | 12 | #8,617 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,614 | #237 |
| 2017 | Girls | 15 | #7,442 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,718 | #223 |
| 2016 | Girls | 17 | #6,901 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,994 | #202 |
| 2015 | Girls | 21 | #6,036 |
| 2015 | Boys | 2,142 | #192 |
| 2014 | Girls | 14 | #8,053 |
| 2014 | Boys | 2,064 | #197 |
When Was Caden Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2007 · Boys
5,055 recorded births
National rank #92
2006 · Boys
4,775 recorded births
National rank #91
2008 · Boys
4,773 recorded births
National rank #96
2005 · Boys
4,438 recorded births
National rank #98
Where Caden Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NH | #84 | 18 |
| CT | #118 | 32 |
| DC | #120 | 7 |
| NJ | #123 | 77 |
| OH | #125 | 107 |
| AK | #143 | 6 |
| SD | #145 | 9 |
| VA | #148 | 61 |