Noah Boy
NOH-uh
“rest, comfort” · Hebrew
#2
Kayden
BoyAmerican (modern coinage), Irish· “modern coinage related to Caden”
- Meaning
- modern coinage related to Caden
- Origin
- American (modern coinage), Irish
- Pronunciation
- KAY-dihn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #135
- US babies 2025
- 2,678
- Best rank
- #90 (2014)
- Peak year
- 2014
Meaning and origin of Kayden
Kayden is an American (modern coinage) and Irish name that is usually said to mean “modern coinage related to Caden”.
Kayden is a modern American name that follows the rhyming pattern of Aidan, Brayden and Jayden. It is often linked to Caden, which in turn may come from an Irish surname, O Cadain, meaning descendant of Cadan, a personal name of uncertain meaning. Most families choose Kayden simply for its sound rather than its roots, and its etymology is best described as modern. It has a soft, friendly rhythm and has been used for both boys and girls, though mostly for boys. Kaden, Caden and Kaiden are related spellings, and Kay is a possible nickname.
Popularity over time
Kayden first appears in US Social Security records in 1989. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 27 different years, starting in 1999. Its best national rank was #90 in 2014, the same year it reached its highest count of 4,742 babies. In 2025, 2,678 babies were named Kayden, and it ranked #135 nationally. That is 37% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #782 in 2000, #123 in 2010, and #135 in 2025. Of the 73,606 US boys named Kayden since records began, 55% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 19,425 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Jase, Jaxson, Ryder, Damian, and Camden.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Kayden ranked highest in Mississippi, South Carolina, and Alabama.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | #28 | 55 |
| South Carolina | #65 | 74 |
| Alabama | #78 | 63 |
| Louisiana | #79 | 58 |
| Florida | #80 | 253 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 91% of US babies named Kayden over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Kayden is usually pronounced KAY-dihn, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with K and ends in “-en”.
Middle names for Kayden
A few middle names that flow with Kayden: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Kayden
Similar names
Brayden Boy
BRAY-duhn
“modern form of Braden; salmon” · Irish
#229
Ayden Boy
AY-dihn
“little fire” · American (modern coinage)
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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)
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Cayden Boy
KAY-duhn
“modern form of Caden” · American (modern coinage)
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Calen Boy
KAY-luhn
“uncertain, possibly variant of Caelan” · American (modern coinage)
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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)
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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 Kayden mean?
Kayden is an American (modern coinage) and Irish name that is usually said to mean “modern coinage related to Caden”.
What is the origin of the name Kayden?
Kayden has modern American and Irish roots. Kayden is a modern American name that follows the rhyming pattern of Aidan, Brayden and Jayden.
Is Kayden a popular name?
Yes. Kayden ranked #135 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Kayden a boy or girl name?
Kayden is mainly a boy's name. About 91% of US babies named Kayden over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Kayden?
Kayden is usually pronounced KAY-dihn. 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