Kamden
Boy name · #720 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Kamden? In official American birth records, Kamden has been tracked continuously since 1986, giving it 39 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 375 baby boys were named Kamden, placing it at #720 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #371, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 4,800 boys born in 2025 was named Kamden.
Babies named Kamden per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 39-year story
Kamden first appears in the Social Security records in 1986, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2013, when 900 boys were named Kamden — good for #352 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.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Kamden against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Kamden in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Kamden is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Kamden will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Kamden is most common
Geography matters for names, and Kamden is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Kamden is most common in AL (0.7 per 1,000), MO (0.5 per 1,000), IN (0.5 per 1,000), MD (0.5 per 1,000), GA (0.5 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.3 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Kamden is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Kamden
Statistically, parents drawn to Kamden tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Zaiden, Madden, Kaiden, Rayden, and Caiden.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Kamden | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 375 | #717 |
| 2024 | 448 | #628 |
| 2023 | 470 | #602 |
| 2022 | 472 | #597 |
| 2021 | 633 | #472 |
| 2020 | 623 | #478 |
| 2019 | 641 | #463 |
| 2018 | 659 | #454 |
| 2017 | 719 | #430 |
| 2016 | 746 | #422 |
| 2015 | 870 | #371 |
| 2014 | 880 | #361 |
| 2013 | 900 | #352 |
| 2012 | 632 | #439 |
| 2011 | 604 | #447 |
| 2010 | 455 | #557 |
| 2009 | 441 | #592 |
| 2008 | 363 | #665 |
| 2007 | 309 | #736 |
| 2006 | 258 | #797 |
| 2005 | 213 | #863 |
| 2004 | 185 | #917 |
| 2003 | 147 | #1055 |
| 2002 | 135 | #1092 |
| 2001 | 98 | #1327 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Kamden?
In official American birth records, the name Kamden first appeared in 1986 (over 39 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 39 years.
Is Kamden a popular boy name?
Kamden ranked #720 among boys in 2025 with 375 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #371.
When was the name Kamden most popular?
Kamden peaked in 2013, when 900 American boys received the name (ranked #352 that year). Since 2013 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Kamden?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 4,800 newborn American boys was named Kamden. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.