Cadan
Every Cadan since 1997 — 328 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cadan
Cadan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,887 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 328 American babies have been named Cadan. Its peak came in 2007, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Cadan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cadan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #10,887 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 6 | #11,011 |
| 2020 | 6 | #10,811 |
| 2019 | 5 | #12,455 |
| 2018 | 10 | #7,710 |
| 2017 | 6 | #10,990 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7,214 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6,386 |
| 2014 | 14 | #6,038 |
| 2013 | 9 | #8,216 |
| 2012 | 14 | #6,042 |
| 2011 | 23 | #4,246 |
| 2010 | 12 | #6,746 |
| 2009 | 20 | #4,771 |
| 2008 | 20 | #4,738 |
| 2007 | 31 | #3,454 |
| 2006 | 24 | #4,017 |
| 2005 | 24 | #3,829 |
| 2004 | 23 | #3,877 |
| 2003 | 12 | #5,927 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7,123 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,524 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,381 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cadan in 2025?
Cadan ranked #10,887 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cadan?
328 babies have been named Cadan in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cadan most popular?
Cadan peaked in 2007, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Cadan a boy or girl name?
Cadan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cadan rising or falling?
Cadan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.