Noah Boy
NOH-uh
“rest, comfort” · Hebrew
#2
Cayden
BoyAmerican (modern coinage), Irish· “modern form of Caden”
- Meaning
- modern form of Caden
- Origin
- American (modern coinage), Irish
- Pronunciation
- KAY-duhn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #414
- US babies 2025
- 774
- Best rank
- #143 (2009)
- Peak year
- 2009
Meaning and origin of Cayden
Cayden is an American (modern coinage) and Irish name that is usually said to mean “modern form of Caden”.
Cayden is a modern American spelling of Caden, a name that rose with the rhyming family of Aiden, Brayden and Jayden. Caden is often linked to the Irish surname Ó Cadáin, but the meaning of that surname is uncertain, so the name is best understood by its sound rather than a fixed meaning. The C and y spelling gives Cayden a softer look than Kaiden. It is friendly, contemporary and easy to pronounce. Cade and Cay are possible nicknames, and it pairs well with traditional middle names that balance its modern feel.
Popularity over time
Cayden first appears in US Social Security records in 1990. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 27 different years, starting in 1999. Its best national rank was #143 in 2009, the same year it reached its highest count of 2,749 babies. In 2025, 774 babies were named Cayden, and it ranked #414 nationally. That is 59% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #624 in 2000, #151 in 2010, and #414 in 2025. Of the 41,245 US boys named Cayden since records began, 48% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 14,391 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Emmanuel, Jonah, Jaiden, Jaylen, and Giovanni.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Cayden ranked highest in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Mississippi.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | #201 | 17 |
| Pennsylvania | #257 | 46 |
| Mississippi | #288 | 11 |
| Massachusetts | #292 | 20 |
| Virginia | #298 | 28 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 96% of US babies named Cayden over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Cayden is usually pronounced KAY-duhn, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with C and ends in “-en”.
Middle names for Cayden
A few middle names that flow with Cayden: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Cayden
Similar names
Brayden Boy
BRAY-duhn
“modern form of Braden; salmon” · Irish
#229
Ayden Boy
AY-dihn
“little fire” · American (modern coinage)
#257
Kayden Boy
KAY-dihn
“modern coinage related to Caden” · American (modern coinage)
#135
Caden Boy
KAY-dihn
“modern name; possibly from an Irish surname” · American (modern coinage)
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Kaden Boy
KAY-dihn
“modern name; possibly from an Irish surname” · American (modern coinage)
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Kaiden Boy
KAY-duhn
“modern form of Caden” · American (modern coinage)
#237
Calen Boy
KAY-luhn
“uncertain, possibly variant of Caelan” · American (modern coinage)
#3,323
Jaden Boy
JAY-dihn
“modern coinage; possibly from biblical Jadon” · American (modern coinage)
#421
Zayden Boy
ZAY-duhn
“modern variant of Jayden” · American (modern coinage)
#214
Jaiden Boy
JAY-duhn
“modern blend of Jay and Aiden” · American (modern coinage)
#618
Jaylen Boy
JAY-lin
“blend of Jay and Len” · American (modern coinage)
#361
Caiden Boy
KAY-duhn
“uncertain; modern variant of Kaden” · American (modern coinage)
#602
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cayden mean?
Cayden is an American (modern coinage) and Irish name that is usually said to mean “modern form of Caden”.
What is the origin of the name Cayden?
Cayden has modern American and Irish roots. Cayden is a modern American spelling of Caden, a name that rose with the rhyming family of Aiden, Brayden and Jayden.
Is Cayden a popular name?
Yes. Cayden ranked #414 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Cayden a boy or girl name?
Cayden is mainly a boy's name. About 96% of US babies named Cayden over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Cayden?
Cayden 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