Unisex · #2,395 in 2026

Kadyn

Caden is a given name in English-speaking countries that is most commonly used for men. It rose in popularity in the early 2000s due to the popularity of similar-sounding names, such as Aidan, Braden, Hayden, and Jadon.

Current Rank
#2,395
Peak Rank
#834 (2009)
Total Babies
3K
5-Yr Trend
-28%
👧 Girl peak #1,583 (1K total)
👦 Boy peak #834 (3K total)
👦As Boy Name
1994
First Year
2026
Last Year
2009
Peak Year
#834
Peak Rank
3K
Total Count
32
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1993
First Year
2026
Last Year
2008
Peak Year
#1583
Peak Rank
1K
Total Count
34
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Kadyn

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Caden is a given name in English-speaking countries that is most commonly used for men. It rose in popularity in the early 2000s due to the popularity of similar-sounding names, such as Aidan, Braden, Hayden, and Jadon.

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Etymology
The name has debated etymology but may be derived from the Irish surname Caden, which is an anglicized form of Mac Cadáin, meaning "son of Cadán" in Irish Gaelic.

The Story of Kadyn

As a girl name

Kadyn 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 144 Kadyns were born — ranking #1,583 that year. As of 2026, Kadyn ranks #9,361 for girls with 8 births, falling sharply (-45%). In total, more than 1K Kadyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Kadyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1994, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 259 Kadyns were born — ranking #834 that year. As of 2026, Kadyn ranks #2,395 for boys with 59 births, falling sharply (-28%). In total, more than 3K Kadyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Notable people named Kadyn

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • Caden Bodine (born 2003), American baseball player
  • Caden Clark (born 2003), American soccer player
  • Caden Cunningham (born 2003), British taekwondo practitioner
  • Caden Curry (born 2003), American football player
  • Caden Dana (born 2003), American baseball player
  • Caden Davis (defensive end) (born 2004), American football player
  • Caden Davis (placekicker) (born 2001), American football player
  • Caden Dowler (born 2003), American football player

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Names that sound like Kadyn

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kadyn 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 Kadyn

What does the name Kadyn mean?
Caden is a given name in English-speaking countries that is most commonly used for men. It rose in popularity in the early 2000s due to the popularity of similar-sounding names, such as Aidan, Braden, Hayden, and Jadon.
How popular is Kadyn in 2026?
In 2026, Kadyn ranks #2,395 among boys' names in the U.S., with 59 babies given the name that year.
When was Kadyn most popular?
Kadyn reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #834 that year with 259 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Kadyn most popular?
Kadyn has historically been most popular in North Dakota, New Hampshire, Nebraska. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kadyn.
Is Kadyn a unisex name?
Yes — Kadyn is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 30% of Kadyns assigned female and 70% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Kadyn?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kadyn include Malvin, Foy, Kinte. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kadyn

Kadyn is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1994 and has accumulated 3K births in the dataset. Kadyn's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #834. Use the chart and map above to compare Kadyn'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.