boys' name · peaked 2008

Caiden

Every Caiden since 1990 — 23,862 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#602
among boys
Babies in 2025
475
named Caiden
Peak year
2008
1,445 babies
All-time total
23,862
since 1990

The story of Caiden

Caiden is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #602 in 2025 with 475 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1990, 23,862 American babies have been named Caiden. Its peak came in 2008, when 1,445 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 Caiden stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Caiden year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025 475 #602
2024 5 #15,718 544 #545
2023 7 #12,390 608 #496
2022 5 #15,740 713 #435
2021 8 #11,314 735 #420
2020 13 #8,062 801 #383
2019 11 #9,238 931 #354
2018 14 #7,839 948 #348
2017 15 #7,524 1,049 #325
2016 23 #5,653 1,133 #312
2015 16 #7,345 1,295 #284
2014 19 #6,503 1,354 #272
2013 25 #5,347 1,301 #271
2012 24 #5,583 1,195 #295
2011 23 #5,769 1,228 #287
2010 30 #4,765 1,297 #266
2009 38 #4,031 1,329 #262
2008 42 #3,790 1,403 #250
2007 47 #3,492 1,213 #284
2006 27 #5,110 1,032 #312
2005 41 #3,598 849 #349
2004 29 #4,619 657 #399
2003 25 #4,971 471 #512
2002 15 #7,112 269 #681
2001 11 #8,869 157 #978
2000 115 #1,187
1995 17 #3,720
1990 6 #7,297
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Caiden in 2025?

Caiden ranked #602 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 475 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Caiden?

23,862 babies have been named Caiden in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Caiden most popular?

Caiden peaked in 2008, when 1,445 newborns received the name.

Is Caiden a boy or girl name?

Caiden is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.

Is the name Caiden rising or falling?

Caiden is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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