Unisex · #3,994 in 2026

Caidyn

Current Rank
#3,994
Peak Rank
#2,077 (2011)
Total Babies
860
5-Yr Trend
-16%
👧 Girl peak #4,006 (440 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,077 (860 total)
👦As Boy Name
2000
First Year
2026
Last Year
2011
Peak Year
#2077
Peak Rank
860
Total Count
26
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1999
First Year
2024
Last Year
2008
Peak Year
#4006
Peak Rank
440
Total Count
26
Years Active

The Story of Caidyn

As a girl name

Caidyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1999, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 39 Caidyns were born — ranking #4,006 that year. As of 2026, Caidyn ranks #15,243 for girls with 5 births, falling sharply (-30%). In total, more than 440 Caidyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Caidyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2000, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 64 Caidyns were born — ranking #2,077 that year. As of 2026, Caidyn ranks #3,994 for boys with 27 births, falling sharply (-16%). In total, more than 860 Caidyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Caidyn

Phonetically similar names — useful when Caidyn 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 Caidyn

What does the name Caidyn mean?
Caidyn is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2000. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Caidyn in 2026?
In 2026, Caidyn ranks #3,994 among boys' names in the U.S., with 27 babies given the name that year.
When was Caidyn most popular?
Caidyn reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #2,077 that year with 64 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Caidyn most popular?
Caidyn has historically been most popular in Indiana, Louisiana, Tennessee. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Caidyn.
Is Caidyn a unisex name?
Yes — Caidyn is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 34% of Caidyns assigned female and 66% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Caidyn?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Caidyn include Calin, Suraj, Jaythan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Caidyn

Caidyn is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 860 births in the dataset. Caidyn's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #2,077. Use the chart and map above to compare Caidyn'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.