Caden
Peaked at #91 nationally in 2006, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1979, Caden has been recorded 1% of the time for girls and 99% of the time for boys.
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Caden — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#2167
in 2006
Current rank
#5812
in 2024
Years tracked
32
1993–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1993, Caden reached its peak popularity for girls in 2006, ranking #2167 nationally with 89 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #8133 (2014) to #5812 (2024) — a 29% improvement.
As of 2024, Caden ranks #5812 nationally for girls, with 21 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #5,812 | 21 |
| 2023 | #9,088 | 11 |
| 2022 | #8,117 | 13 |
| 2021 | #9,079 | 11 |
| 2020 | #9,686 | 10 |
| 2019 | #8,220 | 13 |
| 2018 | #8,706 | 12 |
| 2017 | #7,518 | 15 |
Caden — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#91
in 2006
Current rank
#211
in 2024
Years tracked
46
1979–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1979, Caden reached its peak popularity for boys in 2006, ranking #91 nationally with 4,775 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #197 (2014) to #211 (2024) — a 7% drop.
As of 2024, Caden ranks #211 nationally for boys, with 1,680 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #211 | 1,680 |
| 2023 | #198 | 1,844 |
| 2022 | #223 | 1,624 |
| 2021 | #229 | 1,605 |
| 2020 | #242 | 1,483 |
| 2019 | #248 | 1,475 |
| 2018 | #237 | 1,614 |
| 2017 | #223 | 1,717 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Caden most popular?
Caden was most popular in 2006, when it ranked #91 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Caden becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Caden?
At least 71,230 babies have been recorded with the name Caden in the US since 1979, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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