How Many People Are Named Caedmon?

Complete statistics for the name Caedmon: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Caedmon
Very Rare
Old English

Caedmon, a very rare male name, is held by just 916 people in the US, making up 1 in 360,387 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name since all 926 under-30-year-olds represent every bearer.

~916
Living in US
1 in 360,387
Americans
2010
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Creative Inspired
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,008
Worldwide Bearers
#992,070
Global Rank
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
37
🇺🇸 United States
916
🇨🇦 Canada
7
🇨🇳 China
6
🇬🇧 England
6
🇵🇭 Philippines
5
🇮🇳 India
3
🇮🇱 Israel
3
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
1
🇦🇺 Australia
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
916 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 16
926
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 926 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2010

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
16
Modern Appeal
100
International
34

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Caedmon Through the Generations

Caedmon peaked in popularity in 2010 with 79 births, but its trend has been declining ever since. With an average age of 16, it's clear that most people named Caedmon are still young, underlining its status as a newer-generation name. The fact that no one aged 30 or older carries this name speaks volumes about its recent emergence and current decline.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 78
California 25
Indiana 11
Colorado 10
Alabama 5
Florida 5
Georgia 5
North Carolina 5
Washington 5

✨ Similar Names to Caedmon

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Caedmon's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Caedmon

How Many People Have the Name Caedmon?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 916 people in the United States currently share the name Caedmon. That works out to roughly 1 in every 360,387 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Caedmon a Common or Rare Name?

Caedmon is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Caedmon in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Caedmon Most Popular?

The name Caedmon reached peak popularity in 2010, with 79 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Caedmon?

Approximately 916 people named Caedmon live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 926. That works out to roughly 1 in 360,387 Americans.

Is Caedmon a rare name?

Caedmon is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 360,387 Americans has this name.

What does the name Caedmon mean?

The meaning and origin of Caedmon are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.

Is Caedmon more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Caedmon are male and 0% are female.

When was Caedmon most popular?

Caedmon peaked in 2010 with 79 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US916
All-Time Births926
1 in X1 in 360,387
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age16
Peak Year2010
World Rank#992,070
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.