Boy · #10,812 in 2026

Caydan

Current Rank
#10,812
Peak Rank
#3,399 (2009)
Total Babies
284
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2012
First Year
2012
Last Year
2012
Peak Year
#16866
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Caydan

Caydan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2002, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 32 Caydans were born — ranking #3,399 that year. As of 2026, Caydan ranks #10,812 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 284 Caydans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Caydan

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Caydan

What does the name Caydan mean?
Caydan 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 Caydan in 2026?
In 2026, Caydan ranks #10,812 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Caydan most popular?
Caydan reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #3,399 that year with 32 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Caydan most popular?
Caydan has historically been most popular in Ohio. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Caydan.
Is Caydan a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Caydan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Caydan?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Caydan include Jerimyah, Hunner, Jaevion. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Caydan

Caydan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 284 births in the dataset. Caydan's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #3,399. Use the chart and map above to compare Caydan'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.