Caedon
Every Caedon since 1995 — 410 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Caedon
Caedon is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1995, 410 American babies have been named Caedon. Its peak came in 2005, when 32 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 Caedon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Caedon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 6 | #11,046 |
| 2022 | 13 | #6,545 |
| 2021 | 13 | #6,382 |
| 2020 | 6 | #10,812 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 5 | #12,467 |
| 2017 | 5 | #12,581 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 12 | #6,735 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6,352 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,299 |
| 2012 | 18 | #5,067 |
| 2011 | 19 | #4,844 |
| 2010 | 23 | #4,257 |
| 2009 | 29 | #3,651 |
| 2008 | 31 | #3,496 |
| 2007 | 27 | #3,800 |
| 2006 | 24 | #4,018 |
| 2005 | 32 | #3,180 |
| 2004 | 22 | #4,030 |
| 2003 | 28 | #3,297 |
| 2002 | 20 | #4,060 |
| 2001 | 21 | #3,860 |
| 2000 | 18 | #4,233 |
| 1995 | 5 | #9,049 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1945 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Caedon in 2025?
Caedon did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Caedon?
410 babies have been named Caedon in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Caedon most popular?
Caedon peaked in 2005, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Caedon a boy or girl name?
Caedon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Caedon rising or falling?
Caedon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.