How Many People Are Named Kaidan?
Complete statistics for the name Kaidan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kaidan means 'fortress' in Japanese, making it a strong choice for parents. Only 1,179 people named Kaidan live in the US today, which means 1 in 279,819 Americans have this name. The peak year was 2014 with 83 births, showing its popularity has since declined.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 22 is often associated with leadership and vision, suggesting those named Kaidan might excel in guiding others.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 14All 1,191 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: 2014Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kaidan Through the Generations
Kaidan, a name that peaked in 2014 with 83 births, is now predominantly found among younger individuals. With 1,191 under-30 and none over 60, it's clear that Kaidan is a genuinely modern name. Its rarity, with only 1,179 living bearers in the US, underscores its uniqueness among American names.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kaidan's Japanese roots
📄 About the Name Kaidan
How Many People Have the Name Kaidan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,179 people in the United States currently share the name Kaidan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 279,819 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kaidan a Common or Rare Name?
Kaidan 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 Kaidan Mean?
Kaidan means "fortress" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kaidan in SSA data, approximately 94% are male and 6% are female.
When Was Kaidan Most Popular?
The name Kaidan reached peak popularity in 2014, with 83 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 Kaidan?
Approximately 1,179 people named Kaidan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,191. That works out to roughly 1 in 279,819 Americans.
Is Kaidan a rare name?
Kaidan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 279,819 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kaidan mean?
Kaidan means "fortress" and comes from Japanese origins.
Is Kaidan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 94% of people named Kaidan are male and 6% are female.
When was Kaidan most popular?
Kaidan peaked in 2014 with 83 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.