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