Caedmon
Every Caedmon since 1999 — 934 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Caedmon
Caedmon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,868 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 934 American babies have been named Caedmon. Its peak came in 2010, when 79 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Caedmon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Caedmon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #9,868 |
| 2024 | 9 | #8,426 |
| 2023 | 16 | #5,697 |
| 2022 | 9 | #8,421 |
| 2021 | 7 | #9,888 |
| 2020 | 19 | #4,882 |
| 2019 | 15 | #5,858 |
| 2018 | 19 | #4,951 |
| 2017 | 24 | #4,241 |
| 2016 | 30 | #3,605 |
| 2015 | 33 | #3,379 |
| 2014 | 42 | #2,813 |
| 2013 | 44 | #2,674 |
| 2012 | 55 | #2,331 |
| 2011 | 58 | #2,236 |
| 2010 | 79 | #1,837 |
| 2009 | 60 | #2,206 |
| 2008 | 63 | #2,144 |
| 2007 | 76 | #1,877 |
| 2006 | 71 | #1,894 |
| 2005 | 41 | #2,666 |
| 2004 | 38 | #2,751 |
| 2003 | 34 | #2,854 |
| 2002 | 27 | #3,273 |
| 2001 | 31 | #2,940 |
| 2000 | 16 | #4,609 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Caedmon in 2025?
Caedmon ranked #9,868 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Caedmon?
934 babies have been named Caedmon in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Caedmon most popular?
Caedmon peaked in 2010, when 79 newborns received the name.
Is Caedmon a boy or girl name?
Caedmon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Caedmon rising or falling?
Caedmon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.