Noah Boy
NOH-uh
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Caiden
BoyAmerican (modern coinage)· “uncertain; modern variant of Kaden”
- Meaning
- uncertain; modern variant of Kaden (origin disputed)
- Origin
- American (modern coinage)
- Pronunciation
- KAY-duhn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #602
- US babies 2025
- 475
- Best rank
- #250 (2008)
- Peak year
- 2008
Meaning and origin of Caiden
Caiden is often said to mean “uncertain; modern variant of Kaden”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to American (modern coinage) roots.
Caiden is a modern spelling of Kaden, a name that rose in the United States along with rhyming names like Aiden, Hayden and Jaden. Its origin is uncertain. Some connect it to the Irish surname Caden or the Gaelic Cadán, and others to the Arabic Kadin, companion, but for most families the appeal lies in its sound rather than a specific meaning. The spelling with C and ai gives it a slightly more traditional look than Kaden. It is friendly and contemporary, and Cai or Cade are easy short forms. Kayden and Cayden are common alternative spellings.
Popularity over time
Caiden first appears in US Social Security records in 1990. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 25 different years, starting in 2001. Its best national rank was #250 in 2008, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,403 babies. In 2025, 475 babies were named Caiden, and it ranked #602 nationally. That is 63% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,187 in 2000, #266 in 2010, and #602 in 2025. Of the 23,341 US boys named Caiden since records began, 50% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 7,495 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Fabian, Emanuel, Brennan, Angelo, and Tyson.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Caiden ranked highest in Connecticut, Mississippi, and South Carolina.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | #284 | 11 |
| Mississippi | #337 | 9 |
| South Carolina | #373 | 14 |
| Kentucky | #379 | 13 |
| New Jersey | #381 | 21 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 98% of US babies named Caiden over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Caiden is usually pronounced KAY-duhn, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with C and ends in “-en”.
Middle names for Caiden
A few middle names that flow with Caiden: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Caiden
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Caiden mean?
Caiden is often said to mean “uncertain; modern variant of Kaden”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to American (modern coinage) roots.
What is the origin of the name Caiden?
Caiden has modern American roots. Caiden is a modern spelling of Kaden, a name that rose in the United States along with rhyming names like Aiden, Hayden and Jaden.
Is Caiden a popular name?
Yes. Caiden ranked #602 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Caiden a boy or girl name?
Caiden is mainly a boy's name. About 98% of US babies named Caiden over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Caiden?
Caiden is usually pronounced KAY-duhn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings