Boy · #7,285 in 2026

Caydon

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

Current Rank

#7,285

Peak Rank

#2,221 (2006)

Total Babies

684

5-Yr Trend

-24%

1998

First Year

2026

Last Year

2006

Peak Year

#2221

Peak Rank

684

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Caydon

The earliest SSA record of Caydon as a baby boy name dates back to 1998, when 9 babies received it. 2006 was its biggest year on record, with 57 newborns named Caydon — #2,221 in the national rankings. The 2000s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 48% of all recorded Caydons. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #7,285 among baby boy names with 9 births, falling sharply (-24%). In total, more than 684 Caydons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s 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 Caydon

Phonetically similar names — useful when Caydon 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 Caydon

What does the name Caydon mean?

Caydon 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 Caydon in 2026?

In 2026, Caydon ranks #7,285 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Caydon most popular?

Caydon reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #2,221 that year with 57 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Caydon most popular?

Caydon has historically been most popular in Oklahoma, Michigan, Georgia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Caydon.

Is Caydon a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Caydon?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Caydon include Teagen, Mendy, Amadou. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Caydon

Caydon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1998 and has accumulated 684 births in the dataset. Caydon's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #2,221. Use the chart and map above to compare Caydon'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.