Kayden
Peaked at #90 nationally in 2014, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1989, Kayden has been recorded 10% of the time for girls and 90% of the time for boys.
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Kayden — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#393
in 2008
Current rank
#2750
in 2024
Years tracked
33
1992–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1992, Kayden reached its peak popularity for girls in 2008, ranking #393 nationally with 824 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #713 (2014) to #2750 (2024) — a 74% drop.
As of 2024, Kayden ranks #2750 nationally for girls, with 62 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,750 | 62 |
| 2023 | #2,453 | 73 |
| 2022 | #2,199 | 86 |
| 2021 | #1,998 | 97 |
| 2020 | #1,734 | 116 |
| 2019 | #1,690 | 124 |
| 2018 | #1,437 | 154 |
| 2017 | #1,161 | 212 |
Kayden — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#90
in 2014
Current rank
#125
in 2024
Years tracked
36
1989–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1989, Kayden reached its peak popularity for boys in 2014, ranking #90 nationally with 4,741 babies given the name that year.
As of 2024, Kayden ranks #125 nationally for boys, with 2,882 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #125 | 2,882 |
| 2023 | #114 | 3,131 |
| 2022 | #106 | 3,478 |
| 2021 | #108 | 3,579 |
| 2020 | #99 | 3,646 |
| 2019 | #97 | 3,924 |
| 2018 | #97 | 4,001 |
| 2017 | #98 | 4,010 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Kayden most popular?
Kayden was most popular in 2014, when it ranked #90 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Kayden 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 Kayden?
At least 78,924 babies have been recorded with the name Kayden in the US since 1989, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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