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Cayden is one of the most popular names for baby boys in the US today, with all spellings together used for over 11,000 baby boys and ranking Number 14 in our Playground Analysis.

Cayden, by contrast, was used for about 35 baby girls, while more than twice as many were named Kayden. These are very small numbers compared to the huge popularity of all versions of the name for boys, but it's not unknown as a girls' name.

Cay or Kay are old school short forms with a very different feel.

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The name Cayden peaked for girls at #1421 in 2008. The name is most popular in CAYDEN, CAYDEN, and CAYDEN. Cayden is also used for boys, ranking #349 in 2024.

The name Cayden is a boy's name meaning "battle".

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Cayden is one of the many spellings of this popular name, made all the more popular when they're counted together. According to our annual <a href="https://nameberry.com/blog/2023-playground-analysis">playground analysis</a>, sound-wise at least, Cayden is the 13th most popular name in the US, given to more than 10,600 baby boys.

Kayden is the most popular variation of the name, while Cayden is the fourth choice, ranking around the #300 mark, and given to more than 1000 babies each year. It does have the advantage of looking slightly softer and being closer its Celtic and Irish origins, Cadan and Cathán.

Kevin Costner chose Cayden for his son.

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The name Cayden is currently ranked #349 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #143 in 2009. The name is most popular in CAYDEN, CAYDEN, and CAYDEN. Cayden is occasionally used for girls in 2024.

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