Kaden Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Kaden is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Kaden?
Kaden is spelled K-A-D-E-N. The name has 5 letters.
Kaden at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Kaden is commonly considered a modern given name without a clear traditional lexical meaning.
- Origin
- Kaden is regarded as a contemporary American name that may derive from similar-sounding names such as Caden or Kayden, though its precise linguistic…
- Pronunciation
- KAY-den · 2 syllables
Kaden Popularity in 2025
Rank#13,208
Recorded Births6
Rank#328
Recorded Births1,034
- Girls usage fell 3,652 places to #13,208 and recorded 4 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 25 places to #328 and recorded 81 fewer 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 Kaden Mean?
Kaden is commonly considered a modern given name without a clear traditional lexical meaning.
Origin: Kaden is regarded as a contemporary American name that may derive from similar-sounding names such as Caden or Kayden, though its precise linguistic origin is uncertain.
How Do You Pronounce Kaden?
PronunciationKAY-den
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Kaden?
- History
- Kaden has been recorded in modern birth records since the late 20th century and has gained popularity in English-speaking countries, especially in the United States, in recent decades.
Kaden Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2013 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 6 | #13,208 |
| 2025 | Boys | 1,034 | #328 |
| 2024 | Girls | 10 | #9,556 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,115 | #303 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,196 | #281 |
| 2022 | Girls | 6 | #13,592 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,292 | #267 |
| 2021 | Girls | 7 | #12,206 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,330 | #260 |
| 2020 | Girls | 10 | #9,546 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,395 | #253 |
| 2019 | Girls | 11 | #9,112 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,535 | #244 |
| 2018 | Girls | 17 | #6,792 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,703 | #220 |
| 2017 | Girls | 11 | #9,341 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,858 | #209 |
| 2016 | Girls | 14 | #7,988 |
| 2016 | Boys | 2,033 | #200 |
| 2015 | Girls | 23 | #5,653 |
| 2015 | Boys | 2,345 | #179 |
| 2014 | Girls | 20 | #6,207 |
| 2014 | Boys | 2,474 | #171 |
| 2013 | Girls | 34 | #4,243 |
When Was Kaden 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.
2006 · Boys
4,746 recorded births
National rank #92
2007 · Boys
4,523 recorded births
National rank #98
2008 · Boys
4,508 recorded births
National rank #100
2005 · Boys
4,365 recorded births
National rank #100
Where Kaden 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 |
|---|---|---|
| WV | #140 | 14 |
| MS | #215 | 14 |
| IN | #229 | 36 |
| ME | #234 | 5 |
| VA | #237 | 36 |
| KY | #245 | 22 |
| MA | #246 | 24 |
| AL | #250 | 22 |