Cayden
Peaked at #143 nationally in 2009, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1990, Cayden has been recorded 4% of the time for girls and 96% of the time for boys.
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Cayden — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1421
in 2008
Current rank
#5459
in 2024
Years tracked
30
1994–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1994, Cayden reached its peak popularity for girls in 2008, ranking #1421 nationally with 167 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #2591 (2014) to #5459 (2024) — a 53% drop.
As of 2024, Cayden ranks #5459 nationally for girls, with 23 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #5,459 | 23 |
| 2023 | #8,138 | 13 |
| 2022 | #4,224 | 34 |
| 2021 | #4,987 | 26 |
| 2020 | #5,190 | 24 |
| 2019 | #5,468 | 23 |
| 2018 | #3,516 | 44 |
| 2017 | #3,709 | 41 |
Cayden — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#143
in 2009
Current rank
#349
in 2024
Years tracked
35
1990–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1990, Cayden reached its peak popularity for boys in 2009, ranking #143 nationally with 2,749 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #198 (2014) to #349 (2024) — a 43% drop.
As of 2024, Cayden ranks #349 nationally for boys, with 963 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #349 | 963 |
| 2023 | #327 | 1,026 |
| 2022 | #295 | 1,164 |
| 2021 | #289 | 1,178 |
| 2020 | #267 | 1,283 |
| 2019 | #264 | 1,366 |
| 2018 | #251 | 1,463 |
| 2017 | #241 | 1,533 |
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 Cayden most popular?
Cayden was most popular in 2009, when it ranked #143 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Cayden becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Cayden?
At least 42,322 babies have been recorded with the name Cayden in the US since 1990, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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