gender neutral
Kaden
companion, fighter
About Kaden
Kaden blends contemporary appeal with approachable familiarity, creating a name that feels current without being trendy. The name's soft beginning and strong ending provide phonetic balance that's aesthetically pleasing. It's comfortable in various environments—neither too formal nor too casual, making it adaptable to your son's evolving identity. Kaden has risen in popularity because it successfully bridges traditional and modern naming sensibilities. The two-syllable structure keeps it simple while providing enough substance to stand on its own without requiring a middle name. Parents appreciate how Kaden sounds youthful for a child yet professional enough for an adult resume. The name doesn't carry heavy historical or cultural baggage, allowing your son to define it through his own personality and achievements. Its straightforward spelling and pronunciation eliminate the frustration many unique names create. Kaden works well with most surnames and pairs nicely with both classic and contemporary middle names. For families wanting a name that feels established yet fresh, Kaden delivers reliability without stuffiness.
Popularity of the Name Kaden
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | #937 | ||||
| 1994 | #713 | #631 | |||
| 1995 | #628 | #538 | |||
| 1996 | #529 | #623 | |||
| 1997 | #513 | #457 | |||
| 1998 | #433 | #422 | |||
| 1999 | #316 | #346 | #335 | ||
| 2000 | #273 | #313 | |||
| 2001 | #223 | #641 | #226 | ||
| 2002 | #174 | #530 | #187 | ||
| 2003 | #121 | #426 | #276 | #158 | |
| 2004 | #105 | #344 | #242 | #117 | |
| 2005 | #100 | #257 | #240 | #100 | |
| 2006 | #92 | #210 | #182 | #113 | |
| 2007 | #98 | #253 | #138 | #501 | #110 |
| 2008 | #100 | #232 | #216 | #379 | #134 |
| 2009 | #102 | #241 | #157 | #449 | #150 |
| 2010 | #106 | #232 | #166 | #411 | #182 |
| 2011 | #119 | #266 | #194 | #425 | #173 |
| 2012 | #129 | #362 | #148 | #390 | #184 |
| 2013 | #151 | #475 | #181 | #662 | #244 |
| 2014 | #171 | #526 | #228 | #573 | #219 |
| 2015 | #179 | #516 | #234 | #483 | #245 |
| 2016 | #200 | #641 | #223 | #565 | #345 |
| 2017 | #209 | #597 | #321 | #294 | |
| 2018 | #220 | #634 | #289 | #567 | #301 |
| 2019 | #244 | #741 | #303 | #812 | #336 |
| 2020 | #253 | #776 | #352 | #653 | #314 |
| 2021 | #260 | #743 | #808 | #343 | |
| 2022 | #267 | #990 | #457 | #372 | |
| 2023 | #281 | #359 | |||
| 2024 | #304 | #907 | #680 | #402 | |
| 2025 | #328 | #329 | #892 | #407 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Kaden
Names Similar to Kaden
Nicknames for Kaden
- Kade
- Kay
- KD
Famous People Named Kaden
| Kaden Smith | American football player |
| Kaden Fulcher | Canadian ice hockey goaltender |
| Kaden Boyd | American actor |
| Kaden Leos | Victim of a road rage incident |
| Kaden Hopkins | Bermudian cyclist |
| Kaden Groves | Australian cyclist |
| Kaden Archie | American basketball player |
| Kaden Metheny | American basketball player |
| Kaden Elliss | American football player |
| Kaden Dunaway | American football player |
| Kaden Maphis | American soccer player |
| Kaden Hazzard | New Zealand rugby player |
| Kaden Polcovich | American baseball player |
| Kaden Springer | Trinidad and Tobago footballer |
| Kaden Hanas | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Kaden Seymour | American football player |
| Kaden Weekes | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Kaden Harrington | American actor |
Characters Named Kaden
| Kaden Stark | Character from a fantasy novel series |
| Kaden Shaw | Protagonist of a science fiction film |
| Kaden Johnson | Character from a mystery novel series |
| Kaden Walker | Supporting character in a superhero comic series |
| Kaden Turner | Lead character in a romantic drama film |
| Kaden Morgan | Main character in a young adult fantasy book series |
| Kaden Anderson | Protagonist in a crime thriller novel |
| Kaden Martinez | Supporting character in a supernatural TV series |
| Kaden White | Lead character in a psychological thriller novel |
| Kaden Brooks | Main character in a coming-of-age novel |
| Kaden Blackwood | Supporting character in a historical fiction novel |
| Kaden Lewis | Protagonist of a dystopian science fiction book series |
| Kaden Mitchell | Main character in a contemporary romance novel |
| Kaden Greene | Supporting character in a mystery TV series |
| Kaden Bennett | Protagonist of a spy thriller novel |
| Kaden Stone | Main character in a horror film |
| Kaden Rivers | Supporting character in a fantasy TV series |
| Kaden Wells | Lead character in a science fiction video game |
| Kaden Taylor | Protagonist of a young adult adventure novel |
| Kaden Knight | Main character in a supernatural thriller film |