Unisex · #7,281 in 2026

Cadyn

Current Rank
#7,281
Peak Rank
#1,617 (2008)
Total Babies
1K
5-Yr Trend
-42%
👧 Girl peak #3,419 (407 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,617 (1K total)
👦As Boy Name
1998
First Year
2026
Last Year
2008
Peak Year
#1617
Peak Rank
1K
Total Count
28
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1993
First Year
2022
Last Year
2008
Peak Year
#3419
Peak Rank
407
Total Count
25
Years Active

The Story of Cadyn

As a girl name

Cadyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1993, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 48 Cadyns were born — ranking #3,419 that year. As of 2026, Cadyn ranks #12,237 for girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 407 Cadyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Cadyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1998, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 94 Cadyns were born — ranking #1,639 that year. As of 2026, Cadyn ranks #7,281 for boys with 9 births, falling sharply (-42%). In total, more than 1K Cadyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Cadyn

Phonetically similar names — useful when Cadyn is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cadyn

What does the name Cadyn mean?
Cadyn is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1998. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Cadyn in 2026?
In 2026, Cadyn ranks #7,281 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.
When was Cadyn most popular?
Cadyn reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #1,617 that year with 94 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Cadyn most popular?
Cadyn has historically been most popular in Nebraska, Oklahoma, Louisiana. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Cadyn.
Is Cadyn a unisex name?
Yes — Cadyn is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 28% of Cadyns assigned female and 72% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Cadyn?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cadyn include Kamar, Dyson, Dasean. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cadyn

Cadyn is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1998 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Cadyn's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #1,617. Use the chart and map above to compare Cadyn's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.