Boy · #2,612 in 2026

Kyden

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

Current Rank

#2,612

Peak Rank

#1,492 (2013)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-27%

2004

First Year

2013

Last Year

2004

Peak Year

#12761

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kyden

Kyden first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1997, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 109 Kydens were born — ranking #1,492 that year. As of 2026, Kyden ranks #2,612 for baby boys with 51 births, falling sharply (-27%). In total, more than 2K Kydens 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 Kyden

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kyden 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
Codon
Chitin
Cadden
Coden
Cowden
Cudden
Codan
Gaiden
Guidon
Kadin

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kyden

What does the name Kyden mean?

Kyden is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1997. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kyden in 2026?

In 2026, Kyden ranks #2,612 among boys' names in the U.S., with 51 babies given the name that year.

When was Kyden most popular?

Kyden reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #1,492 that year with 109 babies given the name.

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

Kyden has historically been most popular in Utah, Mississippi, Colorado. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kyden.

Is Kyden a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kyden?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kyden include Eulis, Tetsuo, Jarron. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kyden

Kyden is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1997 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Kyden's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #1,492. Use the chart and map above to compare Kyden'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.