gender neutral
Caden
companion, fighter
About Caden
Caden has captured the hearts of parents seeking contemporary appeal with Celtic roots. This name's popularity surge reflects its perfect blend of strength and approachability. The crisp consonants and flowing vowels create an auditory experience that's both masculine and melodic. Caden suggests someone athletic, social, and confident—qualities that resonate with modern parenting aspirations. The name works beautifully in multicultural settings, crossing linguistic boundaries with ease. Its relatively recent rise means your Caden will be among peers with similarly modern names, fitting seamlessly into his generation. The various spelling options allow for personalization, though this classic version remains most widely recognized. Parents appreciate how Caden sounds professional enough for a resume while remaining friendly and accessible. It's a name that doesn't pigeonhole its bearer into any particular stereotype, instead offering a blank canvas for personality development. The nickname "Cade" provides a cool, casual alternative for everyday use.
Popularity of the Name Caden
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | #868 | ||||
| 1993 | #935 | #781 | |||
| 1994 | #731 | ||||
| 1995 | #726 | #910 | |||
| 1996 | #633 | #732 | |||
| 1997 | #571 | ||||
| 1998 | #463 | #766 | |||
| 1999 | #288 | #414 | |||
| 2000 | #240 | #482 | |||
| 2001 | #195 | #346 | |||
| 2002 | #153 | #561 | #238 | ||
| 2003 | #113 | #507 | #219 | ||
| 2004 | #104 | #454 | #182 | ||
| 2005 | #98 | #413 | #404 | #189 | |
| 2006 | #91 | #254 | #256 | #431 | #186 |
| 2007 | #92 | #273 | #273 | #443 | #167 |
| 2008 | #96 | #256 | #307 | #348 | #179 |
| 2009 | #103 | #256 | #320 | #406 | #198 |
| 2010 | #119 | #239 | #363 | #423 | #201 |
| 2011 | #134 | #296 | #339 | #329 | #249 |
| 2012 | #151 | #374 | #379 | #359 | #277 |
| 2013 | #183 | #443 | #282 | #346 | |
| 2014 | #197 | #473 | #271 | #368 | #338 |
| 2015 | #192 | #506 | #270 | #239 | #288 |
| 2016 | #202 | #552 | #253 | #315 | #314 |
| 2017 | #223 | #519 | #205 | #251 | #303 |
| 2018 | #237 | #552 | #229 | #230 | #312 |
| 2019 | #248 | #611 | #296 | #343 | #388 |
| 2020 | #242 | #559 | #291 | #316 | #359 |
| 2021 | #230 | #664 | #427 | #409 | #316 |
| 2022 | #223 | #690 | #300 | #343 | |
| 2023 | #198 | #661 | #427 | #326 | |
| 2024 | #211 | #560 | #251 | #300 | |
| 2025 | #201 | #624 | #307 | #316 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Caden
Names Similar to Caden
Nicknames for Caden
- Cade
- Den
- Cad
- Denny
Famous People Named Caden
| Caden Lane | American fashion designer |
| Caden Conrique | American actor |
| Caden Cowger | American political commentator |
| Caden Klein | German figure skater |
| Caden Clark | American football player |
| Caden McCarthy | Australian rugby player |
| Caden Prieskorn | American baseball player |
| Caden Sterns | American football player |
| Caden Swift | Canadian actor |
| Caden Tetzlaff | American baseball player |
| Caden Toussaint | American football player |
| Caden Turnbill | New Zealand rugby player |
| Caden Vire | French rugby player |
| Caden Whitley | American football player |
| Caden Zapfe | American soccer player |
| Caden Goldby | Australian soccer player |
| Caden McDonald | American baseball player |
| Caden Waidyatilleka | Sri Lankan cricketer |
Characters Named Caden
| Caden Bosch | Challenger Deep by Neal Shusterman |
| Caden Carter | The Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine |
| Caden Stevenson | No Time for Goodbye by Linwood Barclay |
| Caden Freeman | Animorphs series by K.A. Applegate |
| Caden Harper | The Fall of Five by Pittacus Lore |
| Caden Price | The Lost Files series by Pittacus Lore |
| Caden Golding | Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas |
| Caden Vlasquez | Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi |
| Caden Crehan | The Supernaturalist by Eoin Colfer |
| Caden Galteran | The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer |
| Caden Wells | The 5th Wave series by Rick Yancey |
| Caden Zohar | Xenosaga video game series |
| Caden Parrish | Deadly Curiosities series by Gail Z. Martin |
| Caden Bryce | The Iron Druid Chronicles by Kevin Hearne |
| Caden Mays | Flamecaster by Cinda Williams Chima |
| Caden Roth | The Bone Season series by Samantha Shannon |
| Caden St. Claire | The Sin Trilogy by Georgia Cates |
| Caden Wilde | The City of Brass by S.A. Chakraborty |
| Caden St. John | The Remedy by Suzanne Young |