Everything about the name CAIDEN

Meaning, origin, history

Caiden is a name of Irish origin, derived from the Irish surname "Caoimhín". This surname is an Anglicized form of the Irish given name "Caoimh", which means "gentle" or "kind". The name Caiden has gained popularity in recent years as a given name for boys. It is often used as a contemporary alternative to more traditional names such as Kevin or Sean, and it has been particularly popular in English-speaking countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia. Despite its Irish origins, the name Caiden does not have any specific historical figures associated with it. Instead, it is seen as a modern and unique name choice for parents looking to give their child a distinctive name with a meaning that reflects kindness and gentleness.

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Popularity of the name CAIDEN since 1880

Birth evolution

Popularity analysis

Statistics on the name Caiden in the United States:

The name Caiden has seen a varied trend in popularity over the past two and a half decades in the United States. In 1996, there were only 8 births registered with the name Caiden, indicating that it was relatively uncommon at the time.

However, between 2001 and 2005, the number of babies named Caiden began to rise significantly. The peak was reached in 2005, with 41 newborns being given this name. This suggests that there may have been a particular cultural influence or trend during this period that led parents to choose Caiden as a popular baby boy's name.

After 2005, the popularity of the name Caiden began to decline gradually. By 2011, the number of births registered with the name had decreased to 23, which is less than half of its peak in 2005. This downward trend continued until 2018, with only 14 babies named Caiden that year.

In recent years, however, there has been a slight resurgence in the popularity of the name Caiden. In both 2020 and 2021, there were 13 and 8 births respectively, indicating that this name may be making a comeback among American parents.

Overall, over the past two and a half decades, there have been a total of 516 babies named Caiden in the United States. This places it firmly within the mid-range of popularity for baby boy's names during this period.