Kayden
boy name#135 in 2025Kayden entered the US charts in 1989, peaked at #90 in 2014, ranks #135 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1989–2025
#135
rank today
#90
peak (2014)
2,678
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #6941 |
| 1990s | #2409 |
| 2000s | #359 |
| 2010s | #100 |
| 2020s | #115 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kayden has been most popular in FL, TX, CA.
Living bearers
About 73,000 people named Kayden are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kayden is a kid of about 10 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kayden in 2025?
- Kayden ranks #135 among US boy names in 2025, with 2,678 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kayden most popular?
- Kayden peaked in 2014, reaching #90 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kayden with classmates?
- Kayden will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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