Kaiden Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Kaiden is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Kaiden?
Kaiden is spelled K-A-I-D-E-N. The name has 6 letters.
Kaiden at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Kaiden is commonly understood to mean “fighter” or “companion” and is associated with similar names in Gaelic and Arabic origins, although the…
- Origin
- Kaiden may derive from the Gaelic name Caden, which itself possibly originates from the Old Gaelic word “cath” meaning “battle”.
- Pronunciation
- KAY-den · 2 syllables
Kaiden Popularity in 2025
Rank#8,362
Recorded Births12
Rank#237
Recorded Births1,476
- Girls usage fell 1,720 places to #8,362 and recorded 5 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 29 places to #237 and recorded 240 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 Kaiden Mean?
Kaiden is commonly understood to mean “fighter” or “companion” and is associated with similar names in Gaelic and Arabic origins, although the exact etymology varies by source.
Origin: Kaiden may derive from the Gaelic name Caden, which itself possibly originates from the Old Gaelic word “cath” meaning “battle”. It is also sometimes linked to Arabic names with distinct meanings.
How Do You Pronounce Kaiden?
PronunciationKAY-den
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Kaiden?
- History
- The use of the name Kaiden has increased in popularity in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries, and is considered a modern variant spelling of traditional names such as Caden or Hayden.
Kaiden 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 | 12 | #8,362 |
| 2025 | Boys | 1,476 | #237 |
| 2024 | Girls | 17 | #6,642 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,716 | #208 |
| 2023 | Girls | 21 | #5,752 |
| 2023 | Boys | 2,135 | #170 |
| 2022 | Girls | 28 | #4,793 |
| 2022 | Boys | 2,238 | #167 |
| 2021 | Girls | 20 | #5,955 |
| 2021 | Boys | 2,372 | #163 |
| 2020 | Girls | 32 | #4,263 |
| 2020 | Boys | 2,624 | #139 |
| 2019 | Girls | 36 | #4,006 |
| 2019 | Boys | 2,654 | #144 |
| 2018 | Girls | 42 | #3,614 |
| 2018 | Boys | 2,866 | #137 |
| 2017 | Girls | 43 | #3,552 |
| 2017 | Boys | 2,815 | #141 |
| 2016 | Girls | 55 | #3,010 |
| 2016 | Boys | 2,901 | #144 |
| 2015 | Girls | 66 | #2,685 |
| 2015 | Boys | 3,031 | #140 |
| 2014 | Girls | 83 | #2,256 |
| 2014 | Boys | 3,269 | #124 |
When Was Kaiden 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.
2014 · Boys
3,269 recorded births
National rank #124
2013 · Boys
3,113 recorded births
National rank #122
2015 · Boys
3,031 recorded births
National rank #140
2016 · Boys
2,901 recorded births
National rank #144
Where Kaiden 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 |
|---|---|---|
| MS | #79 | 33 |
| LA | #139 | 36 |
| DC | #139 | 6 |
| GA | #140 | 84 |
| AR | #151 | 24 |
| NC | #153 | 86 |
| MD | #159 | 37 |
| CT | #165 | 21 |