Boy · #8,947 in 2026

Caedan

Name: Popularity of the name Caedan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Caedan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,947

Peak Rank

#5,067 (2008)

Total Babies

173

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2002

First Year

2024

Last Year

2008

Peak Year

#5067

Peak Rank

173

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Caedan

Caedan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2002, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 18 Caedans were born — ranking #5,067 that year. As of 2026, Caedan ranks #8,947 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 173 Caedans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Caedan

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

Kaden
Caden
Kadin
Codon
Cadden
Katan
Coden
Cowden
Cayton
Katyn
Cudden
Codan

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Caedan

What does the name Caedan mean?

Caedan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2002. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Caedan in 2026?

In 2026, Caedan ranks #8,947 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Caedan most popular?

Caedan reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #5,067 that year with 18 babies given the name.

Is Caedan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Caedan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Caedan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Caedan include Donathan, Toure, Jamill. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Caedan

Caedan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 173 births in the dataset. Caedan's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #5,067. Use the chart and map above to compare Caedan'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.