How Many People Are Named Kaiden?
Complete statistics for the name Kaiden: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kaiden is a modern name that's becoming more popular. There are about 52,159 people named Kaiden in the US today, which makes it so rare you'd find one in 6,327 Americans. It peaked in 2014 with 3,351 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
In numerology, the number 8 is traditionally associated with ambition, power, and material success. People connected to 8 are often seen as natural leaders with strong drive and a desire to build lasting achievements.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 12All 52,639 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: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kaiden Through the Generations
Kaiden has been on the rise, with its peak in 2014 when 3,351 babies were named Kaiden. Today, there are around 52,159 people named Kaiden in the US, showing a significant increase from its all-time births of 52,639. The majority of these people are under 30, making it a truly modern name. This age distribution suggests a younger demographic, with only 140 people aged 30-60 and none over 60. The rarity of the name is also notable, as it's found in just 1 in 6,327 Americans, highlighting its unique status among names.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kaiden's Gaelic roots
📄 About the Name Kaiden
How Many People Have the Name Kaiden?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 154 people in the United States currently share the name Kaiden. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,152,268 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kaiden a Common or Rare Name?
Kaiden 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 Kaiden Mean?
Kaiden means "son of Cadán, battle" and comes from Gaelic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kaiden in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female.
When Was Kaiden Most Popular?
The name Kaiden reached peak popularity in 2014, with 3,351 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Kaiden?
Approximately 154 people named Kaiden live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 154. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,152,268 Americans.
Is Kaiden a rare name?
Kaiden is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,152,268 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kaiden mean?
Kaiden means "son of Cadán, battle" and comes from Gaelic origins.
Is Kaiden more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Kaiden are male and 3% are female.
When was Kaiden most popular?
Kaiden peaked in 2014 with 3,351 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.