Unisex · #4,130 in 2026

Kaedyn

Current Rank
#4,130
Peak Rank
#1,518 (2009)
Total Babies
2K
5-Yr Trend
-45%
👧 Girl peak #2,462 (672 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,518 (2K total)
👦As Boy Name
1999
First Year
2026
Last Year
2009
Peak Year
#1518
Peak Rank
2K
Total Count
28
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2000
First Year
2023
Last Year
2008
Peak Year
#2462
Peak Rank
672
Total Count
24
Years Active

The Story of Kaedyn

As a girl name

Kaedyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2000, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 77 Kaedyns were born — ranking #2,462 that year. As of 2026, Kaedyn ranks #13,455 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 672 Kaedyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Kaedyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1999, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 109 Kaedyns were born — ranking #1,518 that year. As of 2026, Kaedyn ranks #4,130 for boys with 26 births, falling sharply (-45%). In total, more than 2K Kaedyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Kaedyn

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kaedyn 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 Kaedyn

What does the name Kaedyn mean?
Kaedyn is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1999. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Kaedyn in 2026?
In 2026, Kaedyn ranks #4,130 among boys' names in the U.S., with 26 babies given the name that year.
When was Kaedyn most popular?
Kaedyn reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #1,518 that year with 109 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Kaedyn most popular?
Kaedyn has historically been most popular in Kansas, Oregon, Alabama. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kaedyn.
Is Kaedyn a unisex name?
Yes — Kaedyn is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 30% of Kaedyns assigned female and 70% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Kaedyn?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kaedyn include Lansing, Baltazar, Jetson. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kaedyn

Kaedyn is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1999 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Kaedyn's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #1,518. Use the chart and map above to compare Kaedyn'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.