Caiden
Boy name · #603 in 2025 · Uniqueness 69/100
In 2025, 475 baby boys were named Caiden, placing it at #603 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #284, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 3,789 boys born in 2025 was named Caiden.
Babies named Caiden per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 35-year story
Caiden first appears in the Social Security records in 1990, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2008, when 1,403 boys were named Caiden — good for #250 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Caiden in class?
Caiden scores 69 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Caiden will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Caiden is most common
Geography matters for names, and Caiden is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Caidens were FL (46), TX (36), NY (34), CA (33), NC (24). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Caiden
Statistically, parents drawn to Caiden tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Cayden, Jaiden, Madden, Kamden, and Landen.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Caiden | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 475 | #602 |
| 2024 | 544 | #545 |
| 2023 | 608 | #496 |
| 2022 | 713 | #434 |
| 2021 | 735 | #420 |
| 2020 | 801 | #383 |
| 2019 | 931 | #354 |
| 2018 | 948 | #348 |
| 2017 | 1,049 | #325 |
| 2016 | 1,133 | #312 |
| 2015 | 1,295 | #284 |
| 2014 | 1,354 | #272 |
| 2013 | 1,301 | #271 |
| 2012 | 1,195 | #295 |
| 2011 | 1,228 | #287 |
| 2010 | 1,297 | #266 |
| 2009 | 1,329 | #262 |
| 2008 | 1,403 | #250 |
| 2007 | 1,213 | #284 |
| 2006 | 1,032 | #312 |
| 2005 | 849 | #349 |
| 2004 | 657 | #399 |
| 2003 | 471 | #512 |
| 2002 | 269 | #681 |
| 2001 | 157 | #978 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Caiden a popular boy name?
Caiden ranked #603 among boys in 2025 with 475 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #284.
When was the name Caiden most popular?
Caiden peaked in 2008, when 1,403 American boys received the name (ranked #250 that year). Since 2008 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Caiden?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 3,789 newborn American boys was named Caiden. It scores 69/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.