How Many People Are Named Caiden?
Complete statistics for the name Caiden: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Caiden, a very rare male name, is shared by just 23,152 people in the US today, making up 1 in 14,254 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 2008 with 1,445 births, and now it's a genuinely modern name with nearly everyone under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 represents compassion, empathy, and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 14All 23,380 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: 2008Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Caiden Through the Generations
Caiden, a name that's been around since the late 20th century, saw its peak in 2008 with 1,445 births. Since then, it's slowly declined, but it still holds a special place among newer-generation names. With most of the 23,152 living bearers under 30, it's clear that Caiden is a name for the young, reflecting its modern origins and appeal.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Caiden's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Caiden
How Many People Have the Name Caiden?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 23,152 people in the United States currently share the name Caiden. That works out to roughly 1 in every 14,254 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Caiden a Common or Rare Name?
Caiden 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.
What Does the Name Caiden Mean?
Caiden means "creative variant of Cade" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Caiden in SSA data, approximately 98% are male and 2% are female.
When Was Caiden Most Popular?
The name Caiden reached peak popularity in 2008, with 1,445 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Caiden?
Approximately 23,152 people named Caiden live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 23,380. That works out to roughly 1 in 14,254 Americans.
Is Caiden a rare name?
Caiden is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 14,254 Americans has this name.
What does the name Caiden mean?
Caiden means "creative variant of Cade" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Caiden more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 98% of people named Caiden are male and 2% are female.
When was Caiden most popular?
Caiden peaked in 2008 with 1,445 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.