gender neutral
Caiden
companion, fighter
About Caiden
Energy and movement practically vibrate through this dynamic name, making it ideal for parents envisioning an active, adventurous spirit. The trendy sound pattern has surged in popularity for good reason—it strikes that sweet spot between familiar and fresh that so many modern parents seek. Its contemporary feel means your son will share generational identity with peers while the various spelling options let you add personal flair. The name suggests approachability and friendliness, the kind of kid everyone wants on their team or at their party. It transitions smoothly from playground to classroom to eventual workplace, maintaining its energetic character without seeming childish in professional contexts. Parents appreciate how easily it pairs with both traditional and modern middle names, plus it offers natural nickname potential if desired. This choice signals parents who embrace current trends while building their family identity.
Popularity of the Name Caiden
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | #977 | ||||
| 2002 | #681 | #672 | |||
| 2003 | #512 | #680 | |||
| 2004 | #399 | #769 | #543 | ||
| 2005 | #349 | #549 | #480 | ||
| 2006 | #312 | #309 | #503 | #446 | |
| 2007 | #284 | #259 | #390 | ||
| 2008 | #250 | #257 | #371 | #434 | |
| 2009 | #262 | #265 | #407 | #389 | |
| 2010 | #266 | #231 | #387 | #303 | #442 |
| 2011 | #287 | #230 | #344 | #463 | |
| 2012 | #295 | #247 | #402 | #327 | #599 |
| 2013 | #271 | #275 | #341 | #520 | |
| 2014 | #272 | #273 | #231 | #503 | |
| 2015 | #284 | #299 | #312 | #411 | |
| 2016 | #312 | #382 | #330 | #727 | |
| 2017 | #325 | #423 | #259 | #550 | |
| 2018 | #348 | #405 | #303 | #746 | |
| 2019 | #354 | #420 | #291 | #557 | |
| 2020 | #383 | #453 | #285 | #519 | |
| 2021 | #420 | #600 | #213 | #728 | |
| 2022 | #435 | #552 | #234 | #697 | |
| 2023 | #496 | #662 | #263 | ||
| 2024 | #545 | #551 | #193 | #771 | |
| 2025 | #602 | #676 | #212 | #686 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Caiden
Names Similar to Caiden
Nicknames for Caiden
- Caid
- Cai
- Den
- CJ
- Cadey
Famous People Named Caiden
| Caiden Cowger | American conservative commentator |
| Caiden Thorrud | Norwegian footballer |
| Caiden Brewer | American baseball player |
| Caiden Riley | American actor |
| Caiden Cerny | Canadian footballer |
| Caiden Baxter | Australian rules footballer |
| Caiden Chambers | English rugby player |
| Caiden Hooks | American football player |
| Caiden Provencher | American actor |
| Caiden Smith | American ice hockey player |
| Caiden Thomson | Scottish footballer |
| Caiden Wilson | Australian rugby league player |
| Caiden Brennan | Irish rugby union player |
| Caiden Daniels | American singer |
| Caiden Flanagan | New Zealand rugby union player |
| Caiden Kiani | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Caiden Matheny | American baseball player |
| Caiden Moran | Australian rules footballer |
| Caiden Queen | American football player |
Characters Named Caiden
| Caiden Blackthorn | from the Shadowhunter Chronicles by Cassandra Clare |
| Caiden Slate | from the "Red Queen" series by Victoria Aveyard |
| Caiden Howell | from the "Sword of Truth" series by Terry Goodkind |
| Caiden Paine | from the "Hush, Hush" series by Becca Fitzpatrick |
| Caiden Grant | from the "Shatter Me" series by Tahereh Mafi |
| Caiden Lockwood | from the "Fablehaven" series by Brandon Mull |
| Caiden Rowe | from the "Sweet Evil" series by Wendy Higgins |
| Caiden Fletcher | from the "Bloodlines" series by Richelle Mead |
| Caiden Frost | from the "Steel Brothers Saga" by Helen Hardt |
| Caiden Archer | from the "Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter" series by Laurell K. Hamilton |
| Caiden Clarke | from the "Seven Realms" series by Cinda Williams Chima |
| Caiden Daniels | from the "Lux" series by Jennifer L. Armentrout |
| Caiden Hunter | from the "Mortal Instruments" series by Cassandra Clare |
| Caiden Kane | from the "House of Night" series by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast |
| Caiden Sinclair | from the "Highlander" series by Karen Marie Moning |
| Caiden Vance | from the "Vampire Academy" series by Richelle Mead |
| Caiden Roth | from the "Slammed" series by Colleen Hoover |
| Caiden Collins | from the "Off-Campus" series by Elle Kennedy |
| Caiden Cooper | from the "Tangled" series by Emma Chase |
| Caiden Brooks | from the "Briar U" series by Elle Kennedy |